Transmission Control Lever - JLG 642 Operation & Safety Manual

Section 3—Controls and Indicators

Transmission Control Lever

Direction of Travel Selection
F
N
Transmission control lever engages forward or reverse travel.
• Push lever forward for forward travel; pull lever rearward for reverse travel. Move lever
to centered position for neutral.
• Forward or reverse travel can be selected while in any gear.
• When traveling in reverse, the back-up alarm will automatically sound.
• Drive in reverse and turn only at slow rates of speed.
• Unless transmission disconnect button is activated (see page 3-17), do not increase
engine speed with the transmission in forward or reverse and the service brake
pressed in an attempt to get quicker hydraulic performances. This could cause
unexpected machine movement.
TIP OVER/CRUSH HAZARD. Bring telehandler to a complete stop before shifting
transmission control lever. A sudden change in direction of travel could reduce
stability and/or cause load to shift or fall.
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R
WARNING
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