Declutch Position Switch - Hitachi ZW 180-6 Operator's Manual

Declutch Position Switch

To perform digging (scooping) or loading operation,
declutch position switch (1) can be set to any position
.
Turn the declutch position switch ON to let the engine
speed and power be applied to loading circuits.
 [ ] side (Declutch)
By depressing left brake pedal (3), the clutch is
disengaged and brake is applied without transmitting
the power to the drive train.
: Declutch ON when lightly depressing the
left pedal (3)
(Suited to loading work on a level surface or
on a gentle slope.)
: Declutch ON when firmly applying the left
pedal (3)
(Suited to operate on a steep slope)
 OFF [ ] (Clutch Engaged)
By depressing brake pedals (3) or (4), brake is applied
while power is transmitted to the drive train.
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NOTE: When starting to ascend a slope, turn declutch
position switch (1) OFF
left brake pedal. Gradually release the left brake pedal
(3) while applying accelerator pedal (5) to easily start
ascending a slope.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
(clutch engaged), depress the
1
5-5
1
MNEC-07-001
1
ON
OFF
ON
MNEC-01-025
MNEC-01-036
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2