METHOD FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN FORWARD AND REVERSE
WARNING
When switching the travel direction between FORWARD
and REVERSE, check the safety in new direction in which
the machine moves.
CAUTION
There is no need to stop the machine even when switching
between FORWARD and REVERSE. To increase safety, op-
erator comfort, and the life of the transmission, leave the
engine running at full speed, and always depress the de-
celerator pedal to lower the engine speed.
1.
Depress decelerator pedal (1) to reduce the engine speed.
2.
Set joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) (2) to
a desired position.
3.
Gradually release decelerator pedal (1) and raise the en-
gine speed.
REMARK
• When the joystick (steering, directional and gear shift
lever) (2) is placed in REVERSE position (R), the
backup alarm will sound.
• When changing the direction of travel when traveling
downhill, depending on the condition of the machine,
the machine may be started in 1st. For example, if you
shift the gear from F2 to R2 while depressing the de-
celerator pedal, the gear speed may change from F2
to R1.
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