Dss (Down Shift Switch) - Hitachi ZW 370-6 Operator's Manual

DSS (Down Shift Switch)

Press DSS (2) to down shift the gear.
Set the shift gear to 2nd speed for normal operation.
By pressing DSS (2) while digging with the machine in
forward, the gear automatically shifts to 1st speed, which
increases drive force and digging force.
Once the forward/reverse lever (4) or forward/reverse switch
(3) is set to reverse (R), the gear returns to 2nd speed.
Press DSS (2) when ECO indicator (5) turns OFF while
operating on a slope or during snow removal. In this case, the
gear temporarily shifts down to 1st speed by pressing DSS (2),
but it automatically returns to 2nd speed when traveling load
is reduced.
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NOTE: When in auto shift mode or manual shift mode, each
time DSS (2) is pressed, the gear down shifts to 1st speed.
When in auto shift mode, press and hold DSS (2) to down
shift from 4th speed , 3rd speed, 2nd speed, and then to 1st
speed.
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NOTE: When DSS (2) is pressed during lockup shift range,
the speed range is downshifted by one. (Pressing DSS during
4th L-UP moves down to 3rd shift range.)
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NOTE: The optional joystick steering lever has down shift
switch (2) as shown.
If the machine does not have the steering wheel, this switch
(2) works only in Manual traveling mode; has no function in
AUTO1 or AUTO2 mode.
OPERATOR'S STATION
5
MNHG-01-100EN
1-116
3
2
Fingertip Control Type
2
3
Multi-Function Joystick Type
4
2
MNEC-01-041
MNEC-01-043
MNEC-01-037
95Z7-1-85-1