Gehl 383Z, Operator'S Manual

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918196/EP0913 3-8 Printed in U.S.A.
Travel Controls
Forward Travel
Both travel control levers or pedals must be moved
forward. The farther they are moved forward, the faster
the machine will travel. See Figure 3-7.
Reverse Travel
Both travel control levers or pedals must be moved
rearward. The farther they are moved rearward, the
faster the machine will travel. See Figure 3-7.
Turning During Travel
Pivot (wide) turns
are made by rotating only one track
forward or rearward so the machine pivots on the
stationary track.
Spin turns
are made by rotating one
track forward and one track rearward. The machine
will spin around its mid-point. See Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 Travel Controls
Spin Turn
Move the levers in opposite directions to spin the
machine on its axis. To spin turn left, move the right
control lever forward while pulling the left control
lever to the rear; to spin turn right, move the left control
lever forward while pulling the right control lever to
the rear. See Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 Operator’s Position and Joystick
Controls
WARNING
• Levers and controls should return to
neutral position when released.
• Be sure the levers and controls are in
the neutral (middle) position before
starting the engine.
• Operate controls gradually and
smoothly. Excessive speed and quick
control movements without regard for
conditions and circumstances are haz-
ardous and could cause an accident.
WARNING
Be sure that the dozer blade is “in front.”
When the operator’s cab is facing forward,
the blade will be visible and travel controls
will operate as expected. If the dozer blade
is not visible, the operator’s cab is facing to
the rear, and the travel controls will operate
in reverse.