Shifting Between Forward And Reverse - Komatsu D475A-5E0 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION

SHIFTING BETWEEN FORWARD AND REVERSE

When switching between FORWARD and REVERSE, first check that the
direction of travel is safe.
There is no need to stop the machine even when switching between
FORWARD and REVERSE.
To increase safety, operator comfort, and the life of the transmission, leave
the engine running at full speed, and always depress the decelerator pedal
to lower the engine speed.
1. Depress decelerator pedal (1) to reduce the engine speed.
2. Move joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) (2) to
NEUTRAL position, reduce the speed, then depress brake
pedal (3) and stop the machine.
3. After depressing decelerator pedal (1), move joystick (2) to the
desired position.
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WARNING
CAUTION
OPERATION
(F) Forward
(N) Neutral
(R) Reverse