Section 3 - Operation
Right Side Console Controls
Right Side Console Controls
Synchromesh Transmission Control Levers | 2 |
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The synchromesh transmission is controlled by two control levers.. Range shift lever (1) and gearshift lever
(2)..
The transmission has three forward gears, low, medium, high and reverse gear controlled by the range shift lever (1).. Within each range, including reverse, there are four synchronized speeds, 1 to 4, controlled by gearshift lever (2).. The synchronized speeds allow for easier shifting within each range.. This combination allows for twelve forward speeds and four reverse speeds..
Powershift Transmission Control Lever with
Neutral Lock (1407 Twindisc and CAT TA22
Transmission)
The Powershift transmission control lever (3) is used to select forward or reverse travel and to change transmission speeds.. Move the lever forward for forward travel and rearward for reverse travel.. A
NOTE: The control lever may only be moved to the
forward or reverse positions if the neutral lock latch 6 7 on the control lever knob is depressed. Neutral may be
selected without depressing the neutral lock latch.
The Powershift transmission control lever is also used | 3 |
to make instantaneous upward or downward speed | |
changes.. Move and then release the lever to the right |
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for upward changes and to the left for downward | 4 |
changes.. See “Transmission Operation” in this section | |
for details.. |
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Hand Throttle Control Lever
The lever (5) controls engine speed.. Push forward to progressively increase engine speed.. Pull rearward to
reduce engine speed..
Cigarette lighter
Push the lighter (6) in until it latches.. When it pops out, remove from its socket and return after use..
Cup holder
A cup holder (7) is provided for convenience..
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1 | N |
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CRUISE |
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CRUISE | N |
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OFF | (SET) |
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