Komatsu WA380-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 112

OPERATION OPERATION
To set to the desired speed range when traveling uphill or downhill,
or when carrying out grading, do as follows.
When fixing the speed range
Press the HOLD switch on the lift arm control lever.
The speed range is fixed at the speed range displayed on the
transmission indicator on the machine monitor.
When shifting up or down from set speed range
Shift gear with the gearshift lever.
REMARK
When the transmission has been shifted down from 2nd to 1st with the kickdown switch, it will shift up from 1st to
2nd when the travel speed increases.
DIRECTIONAL LEVER
This lever (2) is used to switch the direction of travel of the machine
between forward and reverse.
When starting the engine, if the directional lever is not at the N
position, the engine will not start.
In this case, the central warning lamp will light up and the buzzer
will sound.
Return the gearshift lever to the N position and start the engine.
Position (F): Forward
Position (N): Neutral
Position (R): Reverse
REMARK
The lever length can be set to 2 levels (positions (A), (B)). For
adjustment, consult your Komatsu distributor.
(The lever is installed to position (A) when delivered.)
GEARSHIFT LEVER STOPPER
This stopper (3) prevents the gearshift lever from entering the 3rd
or 4th positions when working.
Position (a): Stopper actuated.
Position (b): Stopper released.
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