Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual page 87

DRIVING MODE SWITCH (ZW220/250/310)
Shifts the transmission-driving mode. When driving mode
switch (1) is in the M position, the transmission is set in the
manual mode so that the transmission gears are shifted with
the transmission gear selector. When driving the machine in
the auto shift mode, select one of three auto shift points. Ac-
cording to the conditions encountered in drive/work opera-
tion, select the desired position. When operating driving mode
switch (1), stop the machine. Then, after turning shift switch (2)
to the N position, set driving mode switch (1).
Position M: Manual shift (The transmission gears are shifted
with the shift switch.)
Position L: The drive speed range is shifted at slower drive
speeds than the drive speeds in the N mode.
(Suitable to operation performed with frequent
long flat distant driving)
Position N: The drive speed range is shifted at the standard
timing.
(Suitable to normal loading work)
Position H: The drive speed range is shifted at the standard
timing. However, the drive speed is automatically
shifted down to the 1st gear stage depending on
variation in loads.
(Suitable to operation in a steep upslope work site)
Refer to the DRIVING MACHINE section for more detailed infor-
mation.
NOTE: When the machine is operated in the auto transmission
mode, the travel speed is shifted up to the gear stage
set by the transmission gear selector. When the 4th
gear stage is selected, the travel speed is automatically
shifted from the 2nd in to the 4th gears. When the 3rd
gear stage is selected, the travel speed is automatically
shifted from the 2nd in to the 3rd gears. However the
auto H position selected, the travel speed is automati-
cally shifted down to the 1st gear stage depending on
variation in loads.
Start to move with the 2nd gear stage.
OPERATOR'S STATION
1-35
1
2
F
N
R
M4GB-01-046
1
M4GB-01-047
M4GB-01-042