Transmission Range Switch
The transmission range switch (Figure 13) is used to control
the gear reduction range of the transmission, and it has 2
positions (high and low).
Important:
Do not shift between the transmission
ranges while the machine is moving.
Note:
The transmission range switch is used in conjunction
with the drive mode switch.
To operate the transmission range switch, do the following:
•
Press the switch to the right (near you) for low range.
•
Press the switch to the left (away from you) for high range.
Attachment Control Panel
The attachment control panel is located on the right side of
the operator seat (Figure 14).
Figure 14
1.
Backfill-blade joystick
4.
Attachment control
2.
Trencher chain
direction/cable plow speed
control
5.
Rear-wheel steering
control
3.
Backfill tilt control
Backfill Blade Joystick
Use the backfill blade joystick (Figure 14) to float, raise, lower,
and angle the backfill blade. Operate the joystick as follows:
•
Push the joystick partially forward to lower the blade.
•
Push the joystick all the way forward to float the blade.
•
Pull the joystick back to raise the blade.
•
Push the joystick to the right (away from you) to swing
the blade to the right.
•
Pull the joystick to the left (toward you) to swing the
blade to the left.
Backfill Blade Tilt Lever
Use the backfill blade tilt lever (Figure 14) to tilt the blade.
Operate the lever as follows:
•
Push this lever to the right (away from you) to tilt the
blade down on the right.
•
Pull the control lever to the left (toward you) to tilt the
blade down on the left.
Attachment Control Lever
Note:
Use the attachment control lever (Figure 14) for the
trencher.
Operate the control lever as follows:
•
Push this lever to the right (away from you) to lower the
attachment.
•
Pull the lever to the left (toward you) to raise the
attachment.
Note:
When you release the lever, the machine maintains
the attachment position.
Rear Wheel Steering Control Lever
Use the rear wheel steering control lever (Figure 14) to steer
the rear wheels.
•
Push the lever to the right (away from you) to turn the
rear wheels to the right.
•
Pull the lever to the left (toward you) to turn the rear
wheels to the left.
Note:
You can turn the front wheels by using the steering
wheel only.
Rear Attachment Control Lever
The rear attachment control lever is located on the right side
of the operator seat as shown in Figure 15.
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