BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24b500.fm 5-1
Operation 5
5Operation
5.1 Steering system
See “Drive levers and accelerator pedals”
5.2 Accelerator actuation
Manual throttle
Speed can be set continuously with throttle 18.
• Position A: maximum engine speed
• Position B: idling speed
Travel speeds
The machine has two speed ranges that can be selected with the
stabilizer-blade lever 26.
Normal speed (A):
Check the selected speed in the display element. The high-speed symbol
does not illuminate.
High speed (B):
Check the selected speed in the display element. The high-speed symbol
illuminates.
Reduced tractive power in high speed can affect machine handling when
cornering.
Automatic engine speed setting (option)
The switch is located on the switch panel on the right.
Diesel engine speed is automatically reduced to idling after 5 seconds if
no hydraulic functions are performed and if the automatic engine speed
setting is enabled.
Fig. 114Manual throttle
A
B
18
Fig. 115Normal/high speed (symbolic
representation)
26
B
A
Fig. 116Automatic engine speed setting
43
Operation