OPERATION 8. HAZARD LAMP SWITCH WARNING Use the hazard lamps only in emergencies. Using the hazard lamps when traveling will confuse the other operators. This switch is used in emergencies, such as when the machine breaks down. ON: All turn signal lamps flash. REMARKS When this switch is turned to the ON position, the turn indicator lamps and turn indicator pilot lamp flash. The display lamp (1) also lights up at the same time. 9. KICKDOWN SWITCH When the speed control lever is in second gear, and the switch at the top of the knob of the lift arm control lever is pressed, the transmission will down shift to first gear. This switch is used to increase the drawbar pull in digging operations.
REMARKS To cancel the kickdown switch, move the directional lever to the REVERSE or NEUTRAL position, or move the speed control lever to any position, except second gear. It is also possible to cancel the kickdown switch by operating the parking brake switch, or by turning the starting switch OFF. 10. HOLD SWITCH To maintain the desired transmission gear, depress the hold switch, which is located on the side of the lift lever. Depressing the switch causes the transmission indicator light on the main panel to light. Depressing this switch again releases the transmission hold function and the indicator light goes off.
When the transmission hold switch is engaged, the manual speed control lever can be used to change gears. This feature is recommended to maintain travel speed while going up or down a slope. WA450-3MC 2-19