OPERATION REMARKS The length of the lever can be adjusted to 3 stages (position A, B, C). To adjust the length, remove the screw at the bottom of the lever knob and slide the knob to the desired position. Tighten the screw again. The lever is installed at position (B) when the machine is shipped from the factory. AUTO SHIFT FUNCTION Automatically changes from 2nd to 4th gear based on operating conditions. Position 1: 1st gear Position 2: 2nd gear Position 3: 3rd gear Position 4: 4th gear Chart at right describes the auto-shift gear options based on the transmission shift lever position. Position 1: 1st gear Position 2: 2nd gear Position 3: 3rd gear Position 4:
4th gear When 1st gear is selected on the transmission gear level, the auto-shift operation doesn’t operate. When downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear, use the kick-down switch located on the lift lever. The kick-down switch can operate from any gear or direction, but the machine’s speed should be slower than 7.5 mph (12 km/hr). After depressing the kick-down switch and the gear changes from 2nd to 1st, the travel speed increases and the gear automatically changes to 2nd gear. Use the kick down feature during load and carry operation. WA450-3MC 2-24