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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
TM
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OPERATING
PROCEDURES.-Continued
e.
Shifting Transmission Gears.
The transmission has three forward gear
ranges, three reverse gear ranges, and neutral,
which are manually selected
with the transmission gear range and direction levers, "1" (first gear) is the
lowest and main working gear range.
"2" (second gear) can be used for working
and reading the machine.
"3" (third gear) is used to road the machine for
longer distances at the maximum machine speeds.
The direction lever "N"
(neutral) position has a neutral start safety switch incorporated in it. The
direction lever must be in "N" before the engine can be started.
"R" (reverse)
also has "1" (first), "2" (second) and "3" (third) gear ranges.
The gear range or direction can be changed only under the following condition:
LOSS OF CONTROL
When traveling downhill never shift
neutral.
You could lose control of
seriously injured.
transmission
into
the forklift and be
Never shift transmission into neutral when traveling
downhill. This could cause loss of machine control or
damage to the drive train upon shifting back into gear.
(1)
Down-shifting.
A down-shift from "3" to "2" or "2" to "l" or "3" to
"1" can be made at any time to maintain an efficient engine speed.
(2) Up-shifting. An up-shift from "1" to "2" or "2" to "3" or "l" to "3"
can be made at any time. The most efficient use of each gear range is achieved
when maximum engine rpm is reached in the gear
range before an up-shift is
made.
(3)
Direction
changes.
Forklift must come to a complete stop before
changing forward or reverse direction.
f.
Stopping the Forklift.
(1) Apply the service brakes to stop the forklift.
(a) Fully release the accelerator pedal.
Do not use the brake and transmission disconnect pedal
when traveling at a fast speed or when going downhill.
(b) Apply the service brake and transmission disconnect
the vehicle comes to a complete halt.
pedals until
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