Drive Speed Change (Manual Shift); Changing Forward/Reverse Drive Direction - Hitachi ZW 550-6 Operator's Manual

Drive Speed Change (Manual Shift)

The transmission gear range of 2nd, 3rd and 4th can be
selected with shift switch (1).
1st and 2nd : To be used for excavation and
ranges loading work
3rd and 4th : To be used for traveling over long
ranges distances.
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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.
 Refer to item 5 on page 4-4 for the auto-shifting mode.

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
down the machine.
1. Press the OFF position of parking brake switch (3).
2. Set forward/reverse switch (2) to the desired position.
F : Forward Driving
N : Neutral
R : Reverse Driving
MOVING THE MACHINE
4-8
F
N
R
Shift up
1
Shift down
3
2
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