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12. OPERATION
12.7 TRAVELING IN REVERSE
WARNING
‡ When switching between FORWARD and REVERSE, check
that the new direction of travel is safe.
There is a blind spot behind the machine, so use extreme care
when reversing the machine.
‡ Always stop the machine completely before shifting between
FORWARD and REVERSE.
Place shift lever 1 in the R position, then gradually depress
accelerator pedal 2 to move the machine off.
NOTICE
‡ The machine cannot travel in reverse if the dump lever is not at
the FLOAT position. Place the dump lever at the FLOAT position
before operating to the R position.
‡ When shifting between FORWARD and REVERSE, stop the
machine completely, and run the engine at low idling when
shifting the lever.
After moving the shift lever, do not depress the accelerator until
you detect that the transmission clutch has engaged.
‡ Do not operate the shift lever with the accelerator pedal de-
pressed. This will cause a big shock, and will also reduce the life
of the machine.