OPERATION 12.5 CHANGING GEARS WARNING When traveling at high speed, do not change the gear speed suddenly. When shifting gears, use the brake to reduce the travel speed, then shift gears. Shift gears as follows. Move speed control lever (1) to the desired position. Only 1st or 2nd speeds are used for digging and loading operations, so actuate speed control lever stopper. REMARKS: 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 if traveling in 2nd gear. We recommend the use of the kickdown switch when digging or loading in 1st or 2nd gear. For details, see “?
EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS” on page ?-?. NOTE: The system allows two seconds for a typical shift lever movement. The main monitor will display “E03+CALL” error message if the shift lever has been positioned between detent positions or moved too slowly. 12.6 CHANGING DIRECTION WARNING When changing direction between FORWARD and REVERSE, check that the new direction of travel is safe. There is a blind spot behind the machine, so be particularly careful when changing direction to travel in reverse. Do not switch between FORWARD and REVERSE when traveling at high speed.
When switching between FORWARD and REVERSE, depress the brake to reduce the travel speed sufficiently, then change the direction of travel. (Max. speed for changing direction: 12 km/h (7.5 mph)) There is no need to stop the machine even when switching between FORWARD and REVERSE. Place directional lever (1) in the desired position. 2-52 WA320-3MC