Hitachi ZW 370-6 Operator's Manual page 240

5. Manual Shift (M)
After moving forward/reverse lever (11) to either forward
(F) or reverse (R) position, move the shift switch (12) to
the desired position. The transmission gear position can
be shifted in 4 ranges in the forward and 3 ranges in the
reverse mode. Select the most appropriate transmission
range position according to the operating conditions.
Manual Mode:
Manual shift mode.
The transmission gear is shifted according to the
shift switch position.
Lock-up shift ranges are not available.
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NOTE: If both the stick steering and wheel steering are used,
the upper switch (12) functions as the quick power mode
switch.
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NOTE: The fourth speed range is not available while driving
under the specified speed even if the fourth speed is selected.
6. Auto Shift
Set forward/reverse switch (11) to (F) or (R). Select the
most appropriate transmission range position according
to the operating conditions. Select the most appropriate
travel pattern by operating travel mode selector (13).
AUTO 1 Mode:
This mode sets 1st range as the minimum speed
gear stage.
Start traveling with 2nd range. When driving load
increases, it automatically shifts to 1st range.
This mode is suited for heavy digging work or
ascending on a slope.
AUTO 2 Mode:
This mode sets 2nd range as the minimum speed
gear stage.
This mode is suited for removing snow or lighter
applications.
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NOTE:
 Avoid operating this switch while machine is moving.
 Do not use this switch on a slope. Use of the Quick Power
Switch is recommended to have more acceleration while
ascending on a slope.
(Refer to page 1-115 for Quick Power Switch.)
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NOTE: On the machine with stick steering without steering
wheel, switches (12) do not have any function in Auto Shift
mode.
7. Release brake pedals (7) and step on accelerator pedal
(10) to start traveling.
MOVING THE MACHINE
4-4
11, 12
1
F
2
N
3
R
4
7 10
12
Shift up 11
F
Shift down
N
R
13
AUTO 1 Mode
Manual Mode
AUTO 2 Mode
MNEC-01-037
95Z7-1-85-1
MNEC-01-024