RG 200.B
ADDITIONAL PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEUTRAL STARTING AND REVERSING. IMPOR TANT IMPORT ANT:: Check as follows before operating the machine.
For grading work or moderate cutting, start in 4th gear and gradually shift up if conditions permit. For steep grading work or overload, shift down and proceed. STARTING THE MACHINE
CHECK NEUTRAL START CIRCUIT Ensure the area around the machine is free. The parking brake must be fully disengaged Press the “INCHING” pedal all the way down Move transmission control lever to forward position. Turn starter key to “START”. The gears and diagnosis display will show COD 041. Move control lever to neutral, then back on to forward, COD 044 will be shown. Listen: The starter motor should not crank.
Move the gear selector lever to the gear position desired, which will be shown on the display, then drive the machine. The “INCHING” pedal may be used similarly to a mechanical clutch. Most operators will perceive in this a very natural operation. INCHING PEDAL
CONDITIONS FOR STARTING.
Use when starting or stopping the machine. Use in finish work requiring a “sliding clutch” for very low speeds.
1) With the gear selector lever in forward and parking brake engaged, turn the switch key to “START”, to start the engine.
ENGINE STARTING
2) With the gear selector lever in neutral and parking brake engaged, turn the switch key “START”, to start the engine. 3) With the gear selector lever in neutral and parking brake engaged, turn the switch key to “START”, to start the engine. CHECK THE REVERSING ALARM Ensure the area around the machine is free. Engage parking brake. Press the “INCHING” control pedal all the way down. Ensure the area around the machine is free. Engage parking brake. Press the “INCHING” control pedal all the way down. Move transmission control lever to 1st gear reverse. Check that the reversing alarm sounds. STOPPING AND STARTING THE MACHINE WITH THE DISPLAY SHOWING A GEAR ABOVE 4th GEAR Stop using the “INCHING” pedal. The machine will always select 2nd gear to start.
The transmission must be in “neutral” before starting the engine Do not either abruptly depress or release the “INCHING” pedal to force machine movement. SHIFTING DOWN While the transmission has a a gearshifting protection system, check the tachometer and the speedometer and do not allow engine revs to go below 1700 rpm. Shift down one gear at a time. Change gears without using the “INCHING” pedal. SHIFTING UP Shift up normally as speed, grading and traction conditions allow. Change gears without using the “INCHING” pedal. CHANGING GEARS WHILE GOING DOWN STEEP SLOPES During transport, while going down short, steep slopes, the engine can be cranked from the ground by the tires. To keep speeds high, it would be necessary to shift up to protect the engine while braking. Normally, the safe, recommended procedure is to go down slowly using a low gear in combination with the brakes, particularly for long distances.
Read the SAFETY RULES on the preceding pages for machine protection and the safety of employees
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