11. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS 3. GEAR SHIFT LEVER This lever changes the transmission gear range. Three- speed forward and three-speed reverse travel can easily be selected by simply shifting the gear shift lever to any desired speed position. REMARK Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position before starting the engine. 4. SAFETY LEVER (For gear shift lever) A WARNING l When leaving the operator’s compartment, set the safety lever securely to the LOCK position. If the gear shift lever is not locked, and it is touched by mistake, this may lead to a serious accident. l If the safety lever is not placed securely in the LOCK position, the control lever may not be properly locked.
This is the locking device of the gear shift lever. Set the gear shift lever in neutral and set the safety lever to LOCK. 5. BRAKE LOCK LEVER I I A WARNING Whenever the machine is parked, set the brake lock lever to the LOCK position without fail. This device is used to lock the brake pedal when parking. Depress the brake pedal, both when applying the lock and when releasing the lock. 2-17