Transmission Shift Mode Selector Switch OPERATION Use the transmission shift mode selector switch (3) to switch the transmission between auto-shift and manual shift, and to set the shift point for auto-shift. At the L and H positions, the transmission shifts to auto-shift and the auto-shift pilot lamp on the machine monitor illuminates. The switch is normally set to auto-shift. MANUAL position: Transmission is set to manual shift and speed range is a position selected by the gearshift lever. L position: Travel speed when shifting up is low (normal travel, travel on flat ground). H position: Travel speed when shifting up is high (travel on slope, full speed travel).
Remark If the switch is set to the L position when the work is mainly operations on flat ground, it is possible to shift up when the engine speed is low. This is effective in reducing fuel consumption. For details about the manual shift, see “Manual Shift” on page 2-59. For details about the auto-shift, see“Automatic Shift” on page 2-59. Transmission Cutoff Switch When moving the machine off up a hill, set the transmission cutoff switch to the OFF position; depress the brake pedal; then gently depress the accelerator pedal and release the brake slowly to allow the machine to move. In this manner, the machine can be prevented from rolling backwards.
Use the transmission cutoff switch (4) to turn the transmission cutoff system ON or OFF. When the switch is pressed, the pilot lamp illuminates and the switch is turned ON. When the brake pedal is depressed to the set position, the transmission is shifted to neutral. For normal operations, keep this switch at the ON position. For details about adjusting the cutoff position, see “Adjusting Transmission Cutoff Position” on page 2-114. Position (a): OFF The brake pedal acts in the normal manner. Position (b): ON The brake pedal acts in the normal manner and, at the same time, sets the transmission to neutral.
Remark The brake pedal position where the cutoff system is actuated can be adjusted by using the transmission cutoff set switch on the right switch panel. WA430-6 2-45