Loading Control Lever Lock Switch; Declutch Position Switch - Hitachi ZW 180-6 Operator's Manual

Loading Control Lever Lock Switch

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WARNING:
 Before leaving the operator's seat, be sure to stop
the engine. Place the boom and bucket in a level,
safe position. Then, set control lever lock switch
(1) to the lock ( ) position.
 Always check to be sure that the control lever
lock switch is set in the lock ( ) position before
transporting the machine or leaving the machine
at the end of the shift.
Refer to page 5-4 for details.
Control lever lock switch (1) is provided to prevent
unexpected machine operation, if the operator mistakenly
comes in contact with the bucket and/or lift arm control
lever when getting on or off the machine.
When control lever lock switch (1) is placed to unlock ( )
position, the loading control lever becomes operable.

Declutch Position Switch

Declutch position switch (2) changes the function of left
brake pedal.
Operating declutch position switch (2) turns the declutch
function ON and OFF.
 Declutch ON
By depressing left brake pedal, the clutch is
disengaged and brake is applied without transmitting
the drive power to the tires.
: Clutch disengages while lightly depressing the
left brake pedal: (Suitable for loading work on a
level surface.)
: Clutch disengages while deeply depressing the
left brake pedal: (Suitable for work on a slope.)
 Declutch OFF
When depressing left or right brake pedal, brake is
applied while driving power is transmitting to the
tires.
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NOTE: When starting to ascend a slope, turn declutch
position switch (2) OFF (neutral), depress the left brake
pedal. Gradually release the left brake pedal while
depressing the accelerator pedal to easily start ascending
the slope.
OPERATOR'S STATION
1-98
1
MNEC-01-041
1
Lock
Unlock
MNEC-01-015
2
MNEC-01-041
2
Declutch ON
OFF (Neutral)
Declutch ON
MNEC-01-025