TM 5-2420-232-10
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GEAR SELECTION COLUMN SWITCH
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The left-hand steering column switch (Figure 25, Item 1) controls the gear selection requirements.
Neutral Lock
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Lock the forward/reverse lever (Figure 25, Item 3) in the neutral position by turning the neutral lock lever (Figure 25, Item 2)
to the "N" position, to prevent accidental operation while entering or leaving the cab.
N The lever is locked in Neutral position
D Forward or Reverse drive can be selected
Forward/Reverse Lever
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NOTE
The engine will not start unless the forward/reverse lever is in "N" Neutral.
To select forward/reverse, release the neutral lock (Figure 25, Item 2), move the lever (Figure 25, Item 3) to the position
required "F" Forward, "R" Reverse.
Gear Mode Selection
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NOTE
Foot brake must be applied and parking brake released before selecting a direction of travel.
Machine can be driven in any gear range depending on ground conditions.
Rotate barrel (Figure 25, Item 4) so that the arrow on the lever (Figure 25, Item 3) aligns with the required gear mode.
Forward:
Reverse:
1
1
1st Gear
1st Gear
2
2
2nd Gear
2nd Gear
3
3rd Gear
3
AUTO (AUTO 1st-2nd)
4
AUTO (Auto 1st to 6th
4
AUTO (AUTO 1st-2nd)
with initial start in 2nd)
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Figure 25. Gear Selection Column Switch
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