7-9 TA9 & TA10 Dumper 0803-3 December 2010
Operating Instructions
To Move the Machine
To Change Gear
The procedure is as follows:-
• Select Forward or Reverse as required using the Forward/
Reverse switch.
• Depress the Drive Interrupt Button (A) on the gear lever and
hold whilst moving the gear lever into first gear. This button
is the equivalent of a clutch pedal on a conventional dumper.
• Release the button.
• Release the handbrake.
• Press the accelerator pedal down slowly, drive will be
progressively taken up through the torque converter and the
dumper will move off.
Changing gear, up or down the range, is effected by depressing
the drive interrupt button on the gear lever and moving the gear
lever into a higher or lower gear position.
Action See Section Remarks
Check condition of machine is satisfactory and
the surrounding area is clear.
Sit on operators seat.
Safety
Start Inhibitor
The engine will not start unless operator is
sitting on the machine.
Ensure the handbrake is ON, the
Forward / Reverse switch is in NEUTRAL and
gearlever is in NEUTRAL.
Handbrake
Forward / Reverse Switch
Torque Convertor & Shuttle Gearbox
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Turn start key switch to RUN - position 1.
Check all warning lights etc. on the dashboard
are illuminated before proceeding.
Starting the Engine
Dash Panel Symbol Descriptions
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If the engine is cold turn start key switch to
HEAT - position 2 - before proceeding.
Starting the Engine
If the engine is ‘Hot’ this procedure should
not be required.
Turn start key switch to START - position 3.
When the engine starts release key and allow
it to return to RUN - position1.
Ensure all warning lights have extinguished
except the handbrake ‘ON’ warning light
Starting the Engine
Dash Panel Symbol Descriptions
Do not crank for more than 10 seconds.
Wait for 30 seconds before attempting the
starting procedure again.
Select forward or reverse.
Using the gearlever select first gear.
Release handbrake and depress accelerator
pedal gently until the machine begins to move.
Forward / Reverse Switch
Handbrake
Torque Convertor & Shuttle Gearbox
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As machine speed increases, if conditions
allow, change into successive higher gears
Torque Convertor & Shuttle Gearbox -