Gehl Z17 GEN:2, Operator'S Manual

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13. Operating Instructions
2-41
Operate the machine using the right and left control levers,
the boom swing pedal and the blade lever.
<STD Pattern>
• Control lever (L) : Operates arm and upper structure
swing.
• Control lever (R) : Operates boom and bucket.
<OPT Pattern>
• Control lever (L) : Operates boom and upper structure
swing.
• Control lever (R) : Operates arm and bucket.
• Boom swing pedal : Operates boom swing.
• Blade lever : Operates blade.
The relationships between the operation of the control le-
vers, the boom swing pedal and the movement of the im-
plement are shown in the illustrations at the right.
On releasing the control levers and the boom swing pedal,
they will return to their neutral positions and the implement
will stop moving.
13-8. Operating the implement
• Check the area around the machine for safety
and sound the horn before beginning to operate
the machine.
• The setting of the pattern change lever alters
control lever operation. Always chose the pat-
tern (STD VS. OPT) that you prefer to use.
• To prevent accidental injury, never operate the
Excavator before confirming the setting of the
pattern change lever.
• Never operate or load excavator bucket with
track gauge narrowed to prevent bodily injury.
Operating the arm <STD Pattern>
Operating the arm <OPT Pattern>
Swing the upperstructure
Operating the boom <STD Pattern>
Operating the boom <OPT Pattern>
Operating the bucket
Operating the boom swing
Operating the blade
Control lever (L)
Control lever (L)
Control lever (L)
Control lever (R)
Control lever (R)
Right
swing Left
swing
Control lever (R)
Boom swing pedal
Blade lever
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