3.2 Explanation of components Operation 4. Directional selector switch This switch (4) is used to switch the direction of travel of the machine between forward and reverse. F N F Position: FORWARD R N Position: NEUTRAL R Position: REVERSE Before operating this switch, check that the condition is as fol- lows. GK032329 z Directional lever is at N z Directional selector switch actuation switch is at ON If the condition is not as above, the switch will not work. For details, see "Changing direction (3-77)" 5. Directional selector switch actuation switch a When this switch (5) is turned on, the directional selector switch is actuated. b Position (a):
ON The directional selector switch is actuated. Position (b): OFF The directional selector switch is turned off. REMARK Turn this switch ON when the directional lever and direc- tional selector switch are at the neutral position. At any other position, this switch does not work. Even if the directional selector switch is functioning, when the directional lever is operated, the operation of the direc- tional lever is given priority. GK032123 6. Traction control switch The traction control is switched on by means of this switch (6). When the traction control is on, the drive force that is transferred to the wheels is reduced in the 2nd to 4th gears. GK032124 Position (ON):
ON Drive force Position (OFF): OFF REMARK Traction control is effective in preventing the tires from slip- ping during light-duty operations. Reduction Travelling speed GK032125 3-32 WA150-5H – VEAM934100