INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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5 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
WARNING
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Since no mechanical connection is provided between
the gearbox and the engine, if the machine is parked on
a slope it can move freely even with engaged gears; for
this reason, always apply the parking brake, in order to
avoid any damage.
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Engage the gears only with the engine running at low
speed.
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Avoid shifting up when using the machine for heavy-du-
ty applications.
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Always shift the lever to the neutral position (N) when
parking or leaving the machine unattended, even if tem-
porarily.
By means of the lever (5) it is possible to engage one of the
four available gears, which are arranged according to the dia-
gram.
The choice of the gear to be engaged is up to the operator; it is
advisable to use the low gears for heavy-duty applications and
to use the high gears for movements on flat surfaces or to trav-
el at high speed.
This precaution serves to protect the converter unit from dan-
gerous overheatings.
IMPORTANT
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During normal travel, the gears can be shifted up or
down with the declutch push button (15) pressed.
(See "3.3.6 pos. 15 - DECLUTCH PUSH BUTTON").
q
Before shifting down, decelerate by putting on the
brakes.
RKAB3180
5
15
1
2
3
4
N
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