AUSA D 1000 AP, Operator'S Manual

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D 900 AP / D 1000 AP / D 1000 APG
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Controls
instruments
equipment
 Pedals (fig.. 1)
a- Service brake pedal
b- Accelerator pedal

Acoustic warning for reverse gear
This sounds when the machine moves in reverse gear.

Joystick (fig. 2)
The joystick, located to the driver’s right, controls the direction of the dumper movement
and the operation of the cargo box.

Direction control (fig. 3)
The direction control is carried out by using the electric switch (c) located on the bottom
of the joystick handle. When the direction arrows are not lit, the direction control is in the
stop (neutral) position. By pushing the front of the switch the machine will move forwards
and by pushing the back of the switch, the machine will move backwards.
In each case the corresponding directional arrow will light up, green (forward) and red
(reverse).
WARNING!!
Do no make brusque changes in direction, in order to avoid any breakage to the gearbox.

Changing gears (fig. 3)
The vehicle has four gears which are selected using the gear stick (d) .
The positions of the gear stick (d) , with which to engage the different gears, are
described on the plate located on the engine protector, to the right of the driver.
On the handle of the gear stick there is an electric button
(e) which disconnects the
transmission, this should be held down in order to change gear.
WARNING!!
Do not activate the gear stick without pressing the electric button (e) , in order to avoid
any possible breakage to the gearbox.
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