Drive Speed Change; Changing Forward/Reverse Drive Direction - Hitachi ZW 180-6 Operator's Manual

Drive Speed Change

The transmission gear range of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th can be
selected by turning shift switch (1).
Refer to item 6 on page 4-4 for the auto-shifting mode.
1st and 2nd ranges : To be used for excavation and
3rd, 4th and 5th : To be used for traveling over
ranges
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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 forward/reverse drive
direction, confirm that the direction of drive is
clear.
 To ensure operator's safety and ensure the
longevity of the power train, change the machine
drive direction only after sufficiently slowing
machine down to 13 km/h (8 mph) or slower.
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 switch lever (1) to the
desired position.
F : Forward Driving
N : Neutral
R : Reverse Driving
MOVING THE MACHINE
loading work
long distances.
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