Driving
5.2 Operating the transmission
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5.2.7 Changing the driving direction
• Stop the truck crane.
• Shift to the position for the opposite direction.
At a standstill, you can shift two levels in succession immediately.
You do not need to wait for the intermediate position N to appear.
The newly selected gear will be shown in the display.
H
The transmission switches to neutral position if you switch between the
positions D and R directly when the truck crane is moving or you are driving
it.
5.2.8 Stopping
• In order to stop, remove your foot from the accelerator and press the
brake pedal.
The transmission decouples shortly before the vehicle comes to a halt. The
current gear remains engaged.
Stopping for long
periods
If you stop for more than 1 to 2 minutes with the engine running, you need
to perform the following to preserve the coupling:
– Apply the parking brake,
– Shift the transmission to neutral position.