SECTION 1 Page 38 OPERATION CHANGING GEAR SPEED Move speed control lever (1) to the desired position. To use 1st or 2nd speeds for digging and loading operations, actuate speed control lever stopper. This machine is equipped with a kickdown switch that shifts the gear down to 1st if the button at the tip of the lift arm control lever is pushed when the machine is traveling in 2nd gear. We recommend the use of the kickdown switch when carrying out digging or loading operations in 1 st or 2nd gear. For details of use. see INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 4rh CHANGING DIRECTION There is no need to stop the machine even when switch- ing between FORWARD and REVERSE.
Place directional lever (1) in the desired position WARNING! Before changing direction, check that it is safe. WARNING! Never change between FOR- WARD and REVERSE at high speed.