Loading Control Lever Lock Switch; Declutch Position Switch - Hitachi ZW 370-6 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
1-106
1
MNEC-01-041
1
Lock
Unlock
MNEC-01-015
2
MNEC-01-041
2
Declutch ON
OFF (Neutral)
Declutch ON
MNEC-01-025