OPERATION The Auto Shift transmission can change from second to fourth gear to cope with operating conditions. (1) Position First gear (2) Position Second gear (3) Position Third gear (4) Position Fourth gear This chart ilustrates the Auto Shift gear ranges available according to the shift lever position. When first gear is selected on transmission gear lever, the Auto Shift function does not operate. First gear is maintained. When downshifting from second to first gear, use the kick down switch on top of the lift lever. The kick down switch can operate from any gear or direction, but its use should be limited to speeds less than 12 km/hr.
Kick down feature is recommended for use during load and carry operations. The Hold Switch has been included to bypass automatic shifting, as for an operation that requires holding a steady speed -- up slope, down slope, grading, etc. Progress won’t be interrupted by an inadvertent gear shift. Depress Hold Switch (side of lift lever) and transmission will be held in the same gear as shown on the main monitor. The transmission won’t change from that speed range until the operator selects another transmission gear. The manual speed control lever can be used to shift up or down to change travel speed.
When kick down switch is depressed and transmission is changed from second gear to first gear and then travel speed is increased, transmission will change automatically to second gear. 2-22 WA320-3MC