DRIVING MACHINE

Correct operation will result in extending the service life of each part and component as well as saving fuel and oil. Always be sure to safely and efficiently operate the machine while paying attention to the following points.

Precautions for Starting to Move

1. While checking the tires for abnormal air pressure and any obvious damage, make sure that there is no hazardous and/or obstacles in and around the vicinity of the machine.

2. After raising the lift arm set the machine to the driving position, ground, fully tilt the bucket backward.

3. Before driving on public roads, set the machine to the driving position as illustrated to the right. Be sure to place loader control lever lock (1) in the LOCK position so that the machine will not move even if the control levers are accidentally operated.

Starting to Move

d WARNING: Start to move the machine only after checking that no personnel and/or obstacles are present around the machine.

Never turn ride control switch (4) (Optional) to ON position while traveling the machine or raising the front attachment. Before turning the ride control switch ON, stop the machine and confirm the safety around the bucket. If ride control switch (4) (Optional) is turned ON while traveling the machine, the lift arm will move upward or downward, possibly creating a dangerous situation.

Refer to page 1-35 for ride control switch (4) (Optional).

1. Check that none of the warning indicators except service indicator (2) and parking brake indicator (3) on the monitor panel (1) are ON.

2. Set the front attachment in the driving position by operating loader control lever (5).

3. Press neutral lever lock (6) to the UNLOCK position.

4. Step on brake pedal (9) and depress parking brake switch (7) to the OFF position to release the parking brake. Check that at this time service indicator (2) and parking brake indicator (3) go OFF.

5. Move F-N-R lever (10) to either forward (F) or reverse (R) position.

6. Shift the travel speed stage by using Hi-Lo selector switch (11) to match the desired travel/work mode.

Hi-Lo Selector Switch

Switch (11) is used to shift the travel speed stage. Auto shift 2-Speed mode or 1-Speed mode is selected. Lo : To be used for excavation and loading work Hi : To be used for traveling the machine d CAUTION: When traveling on rough terrain, slopes, mud or snow, select the travel mode switch in Lo position and drive the machine at slow speed.

7. Release brake pedal (9) and step on accelerator pedal (8).