OPERATION AUTO-SHIFT TRANSMISSION An alarm sounds when changing direction with the machine moving. Depress the brake pedal to reduce travel speed before changing direction. The warning alarm will sound if engine and travel speed are as shown in “Area II” on the chart. The alarm sounds for three seconds if the engine speed and travel speed are as shown in “Area I” on the chart. Direction changes for this condition are F3 to R3, F4 to R4, R3 to F3 and R4 to F4. 12.7 TURNING WARNING Turning the machine suddenly at high speed or on a steep hill can cause loss of control.
If the engine quits while the machine is traveling, the steering wheel becomes heavy and hard to turn, so avoid killing the engine. This is particularly dangerous on hills, so never stop the engine while the machine is traveling. If the engine quits, stop the machine immediately at a safe place. When traveling, use steering wheel (1) to turn the machine. With the articulated chassis, the front frame is joined to the rear frame at the center of the machine by the center pin. The front and rear frames pivot at this point, and the rear wheels follow in the same track as the front wheels when turning. Turn the steering wheel lightly to follow the machine as it turns.
When turning the steering wheel fully, do not force it beyond the end of the stroke. 2-53 WA320-3MC