Method For Shifting Gears - Komatsu WA600-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
2.
Set directional selector switch (3) to NEUTRAL position
(N).
3.
Set parking brake switch (4) to ON position (a), and apply
the parking brake.
When the parking brake has been applied, the parking
brake pilot lamp lights up on machine monitor (5).
REMARK
When the parking brake switch is actuated, the transmis-
sion becomes neutral state automatically.
4.
Release R.H. brake pedal (2) gradually.

METHOD FOR SHIFTING GEARS

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Avoid sudden gear shifts when traveling at high speeds.
Before shifting down the gear, apply the brake to reduce
the travel speed.
Shift gear as follows.
WARNING
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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