Forward/Reverse Lever/ Shift Switch; Forward/Reverse Lever; Shift Switch - Hitachi ZW140-6 Operator's Manual

Forward/Reverse Lever/ Shift Switch

IMPORTANT: The forward/reverse lever and shift switch
are designed to operate with low effort.
Do not press and twist the lever and switch firmly.
Damage to the lever and switch may result.

Forward/Reverse Lever

Changes the machine drive direction from forward to
reverse and vice versa.
Move forward/reverse lever (1) to the F position to travel the
machine forward.
Move forward/reverse lever (1) to the R position to drive the
machine in reverse.
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to shift forward/reverse lever
(1) while letting the machine travel at high speed (3rd
or 4th speed). Failure to do so will cause engine to have
excessively high RPM's, leading to hazardous situation.
Also, it may cause damage to the transmission.
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NOTE: The engine will not be started unless forward/reverse
switch (3) and forward/reverse lever (1) are in the neutral
position. For safety, turn forward/reverse selector switch (4)
in the OFF position. Refer to 1-79 for forward/reverse selector
switch (4).

Shift Switch

Rotate shift switch (2) to shift the gear.
Forward : 1st-4th
Reverse : 1st-4th
Select a proper shift for the work.
IMPORTANT: When shift switch (2) is shifted while
traveling at high speed mode (3 or 4th gear stage),
occasionally the abnormal HST light may flash and the
buzzer may interruptedly sound (shift change alarm).
In case the abnormal HST light flashes and the buzzer
sounds, reduce the travel speed to the speed range
matching the travel speed shift operation.
OPERATOR'S STATION
1-51
1, 2
1
F
2
N
3
R
4
3
Multi-Function Joystick Type
3
Fingertip Control Type
MNDB-01-002
4
MNDB-01-005
4
MNDB-01-004