12. OPERATION 12.7 TRAVELING IN REVERSE WARNING When switching between FORWARD and REVERSE, check that the new direction of travel is safe. There is a blind spot behind the machine, so use extreme care when reversing the machine. Always stop the machine completely before shifting between FORWARD and REVERSE. Place shift lever 1 in the R position, then gradually depress accelerator pedal 2 to move the machine off. NOTICE The machine cannot travel in reverse if the dump lever is not at the FLOAT position. Place the dump lever at the FLOAT position before operating to the R position.
When shifting between FORWARD and REVERSE, stop the machine completely, and run the engine at low idling when shifting the lever. After moving the shift lever, do not depress the accelerator until you detect that the transmission clutch has engaged. Do not operate the shift lever with the accelerator pedal de- pressed. This will cause a big shock, and will also reduce the life of the machine. 2-84