Manitowoc Grove GMK 4100L-1, Operating Manual

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Driving
5.2 Operating the transmission
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Selecting the direction of travel and starting gear
Selecting the
driving direction Before driving at temperatures below -20 °C (-4 °F);
à
p. 5 - 34.
The following requirements must be met before selecting the driving direc-
tion:
– the truck crane is stationary;
– the parking brake is applied;
– The accelerator is not operated.
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Start the engine;
à
p. 4 - 13.
If the supply pressure is insufficient for shifting the transmission, the dis-
play will show the symbol (
1 ). A corresponding message is also displayed.
If necessary, wait until the supply pressure has built up, and the message
disappears;
à
Building up supply pressure , p. 5 - 10.
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Release the accelerator.
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In order to
– drive forwards , shift to position D .
– drive backwards , shift to position R . An acoustic signal is given with
additional equipment.
The operating mode Automatic is now selected. An appropriate starting gear
is selected and displayed:
– for forward travel, e.g. 3rd gear,
– for reverse travel, e.g. 2nd gear.
The clutch is not engaged (only when you press the accelerator).
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Risk of accidents from uncontrolled starting
When you press the accelerator, the clutch is engaged immediately after
the start-up gear is (automatically) selected, and the truck crane will start to
move.