Driving
5.3 Driving and turning off the truck crane
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5.3.4 Driving downhill
Starting The engine must be running.
To start moving forward, you must do the following:
– Shift into D position.
– Release the parking and service brakes.
– Press the accelerator if you wish to accelerate.
– Do not press the accelerator if you wish to brake with the engine.
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When the truck crane starts to move forwards in neutral position you can
still switch to position D. A gear which is suited to the speed is engaged and
the engine brake power is effective.
To start moving backward, you must do the following:
– Shift into R position.
– Apply the parking brake.
– Press the accelerator.
– Release the parking brake after coupling.
If the CL warning appears when starting:
• Remove your foot from the accelerator immediately and actuate the
service brake. For the subsequent procedure;
à Warning when starting,
p. 5 - 28.
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Risk of accident when driving in neutral position
Never switch into neutral position while driving.
In neutral position, the truck crane may accelerate and the engine retarder
is ineffective.
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Danger when starting in reverse
Always hold the truck crane with the parking brake until the gears have
engaged when starting to reverse. If the truck crane starts rolling before
(when changing from brake pedal to accelerator), no gear will be engaged,
and you can only stop the truck crane by braking.