11. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS 3. SHIFT LEVER The shift range can be selected to match the travel conditions. D position This is used for normal travel. If the lever is placed in this position, the transmission is shifted automatically from 2nd torque converter drive to 7th speed to match the travel speed of the machine. If the dump body is raised, the shift lever is fixed at 2nd. Always lower the dump body when traveling. The maximum speed in this position is 70 km/h (43.5 MPH), (when the machine is equipped with small tires, the maximum speed is 66 km/h (41.0 MPH).) R position This is used when traveling in reverse. This position uses the torque converter drive.
The machine cannot travel in reverse if the dump lever is not at the FLOAT position. Set the dump lever to the FLOAT position before moving the shift lever to the R position. 5 - L position These positions are used in places where it is difficult to travel at high speed, or when traveling on soft ground, or when starting the machine off on a slope when it is loaded. They are also used when going downhill if it is needed to use the braking force of the engine. The speed ranges for each position are as follows. If the dump body is raised, it is impossible to shift up from 1st. Always lower the dump body when traveling. When operating the shift lever, be sure to set it in position securely.
If the lever is not placed in position properly, the shift position display on the panel may go out and the transmission warning monitor lamp may light up. Before shifting between forward and reverse, stop the machine completely and then run the engine at low idling. When starting the engine, if the shift lever is not at the N position, the engine will not start. 2-26 HD465-5 Position Speed range Max. speed (Standard tire) Max. speed (Small size tire) Max.
speed (Standard tire) 5 1st torque converter – 5th direct 38.5 km/h (23.9 MPH) 37.0 km/h (23.0 MPH) 38 .5 km/H (23.9 MPH) 4 1st torque converter – 4th direct 28.5 km/h (17.7 MPH) 27.5 km/h (17.1 MPH) 28 .5 km/h (17.7 MPH) 3 1st torque converter – 3rd direct 21.0 km/h (13.1 MPH) 20.0 km/h (12.4 MPH) 21 .0 km/h (13.1 MPH) L 1st torque converter – 2nd direct 15.5 km/h (9.6 MPH) 15.0 km/h (9.3 MPH) 15 .5 km/h (9.6 MPH)