Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual page 158

DRIVE SPEED CHANGE
The transmission gear range from 1 to 4th stage can be select-
ed by turning shift switch (1).
1st to 2nd gear range: To be used for excavation and load-
3rd to 4th gear range: To be used for driving
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.
CHANGING FORWARD/REVERSE DRIVE DIREC-
TION
WARNING: Before changing the drive direction, con-
firm that the drive direction is clear. To ensure opera-
tor's safety and ensure the longevity of the power
train system, change the machine drive direction only
after sufficiently reducing the drive speed.
Shift the transmission gear position from the 3rd
and/or 4th gear stage only after the driving speed is
reduced to slower than 13 km/h.
1. Pull neutral lock switch (2) to the UNLOCK position (3).
2. Release parking brake (5) is OFF position.
3. Move forward/reverse selector lever (4) to the desired po-
sition.
F: Forward Driving
N: Neutral
R: Reverse Driving
DRIVING THE MACHINE
ing work
4-6
1
1
2
3
4
2
F
N
R
4
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