TM 5-3805-262-10
2-3. TRANSMISSION CONTROLS
TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER
Selects direction and drive speeds (in forward).
Rearmost position is reverse (R), next position
is neutral (N), third position is low range for-
ward (F), and forwardmost position is high range
forward (H). To go from low range forward (F) to
high range forward (H), you must lift control
lever up then push it forward. When control
lever is in reverse (R) position, back-up alarm
at rear of loader will sound.
Control lever must be in neutral (N) to start
engine.
DECLUTCH TREADLE VALVE
Neutralizes transmission, applies service brakes
and turns on stop lights and CLUTCH PRESS war-
ning indicator.
Use to provide maximum engine power to increase
loader hydraulic system power for raising buck-
et. Move loader into stockpile. When engine
speed decreases, press declutch treadle valve to
disengage transmission, then press accelerator
pedal to increase engine rpm providing maximum
engine power to loader hydraulic system to
quickly raise bucket.
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