Kato SR-300L, Instruction Manual

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11-6 Lower control switches
(611A-0022-0E)
(1) AT/M emergency switch
If there is a malfunction indicated by the AT/M malfunction warning lamp on the cluster meter panel and you
cannot continue driving in "D" range, turn this switch to the "emergency" position. You may now continue driving
using manual transmission.
The shift positions now correspond to fixed gears: D is fourth speed, 3 is third, 2 is second and 1 is first.
Choose the optimum gear at all times to prevent the engine from over-running. Persistent over-running of the
engine could lead to seizure and severe damage.
NOTE
It is impossible to use manual gear change in the low range.
・
If the AT/M malfunction warning lamp lights, park the machine in a safe place immediately.
After stopping in a safe place, stop the engine then start it again. If the AT/M malfunction
warning lamp is still lit, leave the machine where it is and contact your authorised KATO
dealer for instructions.
・ When the AT/M emergency switch is switched to the "emergency" side to continue to drive
unavoidably, normal driving with the shift lever in the "D" range (automatic gear change) is
impossible, so use manual gear change to continue driving. You must choose to optimum gear
for the speed range you are driving in at any time.
(It is impossible to use manual gear change in the low range.)
Manual shift position guidelines for machine speeds (high range)
Position Speed range
1 0
－
18km/h
2 18 － 26km/h
3 26 － 38km/h
D 38
－
49km/h
(121A-0012-1E)
・
When the AT/M emergency switch is switched
to the "emergency" side, the lockup
mechanism is released, so engine braking will
not function.
Reduce the driving speed not to overuse the
brakes.
(541A-0077-3E)