INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 5 - GEARSHIFT LEVER q Since no mechanical connection is provided between the gearbox and the engine, if the machine is parked on a slope it can move freely even with engaged gears; for this reason, always apply the parking brake, in order to avoid any damage. q Engage the gears only with the engine running at low speed. q Avoid shifting up when using the machine for heavy-duty applications. q Always shift the lever to the neutral position (N) when parking or leaving the machine unattended, even if temporarily. 1 3 By means of the lever (5) it is possible to engage one of the four available gears, which are arranged according to the diagram.
The choice of the gear to be engaged is up to the operator; it is advisable to use the low gears for heavy-duty applications and to use the high gears for movements on flat surfaces or to travel at high speed. This precaution serves to protect the converter unit from dangerous overheatings. N 2 4 RWA03270 IMPORTANT q During normal travel, the gears can be shifted up or down with the declutch push button (15) pressed. (See "3.3.6 pos. 15 - DECLUTCH PUSH BUTTON"). q Before shifting down, decelerate by putting on the brakes. 97 WARNING