3.2 Explanation of components Operation 1. Directional lever This lever (1) is used to switch the direction of travel of the machine between forward and reverse. a When starting the engine, if the directional lever is not at the N position, the engine will not start. N Position F : FORWARD b Position N : NEUTRAL Position R : REVERSE GK032139 REMARK When the starting switch is turned to the ON position, if the directional lever is not at the N position, the central warning lamp lights up and the alarm buzzer sounds intermittently. When the directional lever is set to the N position, the cen- tral warning lamp goes out and the alarm buzzer stops. 2.
Safety lock lever (for work equipment lever) z Before leaving the operator's seat, set the safety lock lever securely to the LOCK position. If the safety lock lever is not at the LOCK position, and work equipment control lever is touched by mistake, it may lead to a seri- ous accident. z If the safety lock lever is not placed securely at the LOCK position, the work equipment control lever may move, and this may lead to a serious accident or per- sonal injury. Check that the lever is in the LOCK posi- tion. z When operating the safety lock lever, check that the work equipment control lever is held securely at the HOLD position.
z When pulling up or pushing down the safety lock lever, be careful not to touch work equipment control lever. This lever (2) is a lock device for the work equipment control lever. Free Push the safety lock lever down to lock it. REMARK If the safety lock lever is at the LOCK position, the work equipment will not move even when the work equipment control lever is operated. Lock GK032140 3-40 WA150-5H – VEAM934100 WARNING WARNING