Drive Speed Change; Changing Forward/Reverse Drive Direction - Hitachi ZW140-6 Operator's Manual

Drive Speed Change

The transmission gear range can be selected by turning shift
switch (1).
1st and 2nd speed
3rd and 4th speed
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NOTE: Avoid rapid gear changes using shift switch (1)
while traveling at high speed. Shift the gear range only after
reducing the travel speed by releasing the accelerator pedal.

Changing Forward/Reverse Drive Direction

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WARNING:
 Before changing the drive direction, confirm that the
drive direction is clear.
 To ensure operator's safety and ensure the longevity
of the power train system, change the machine drive
direction only after sufficiently reducing the drive
speed.
 Be sure to change the machine drive direction only
when the machine travel speed is 13 km/h or slower
if the gear is in 3rd or 4th speed position.
1. Pull neutral lever lock (2) to the UNLOCK position.
2. Press the OFF position of parking brake switch (3).
3. Move forward/reverse selector lever (1) to the desired
position.
F : Forward Driving
N : Neutral
R : Reverse Driving
DRIVING MACHINE
: To be used for excavation and
loading work
: To be used for traveling
operation.
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