OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
GEAR SELECTION – CONTINUED
Bi-Directional Shifting – Continued 0005
To activate one of the three bi-directional shift modes, press and release the autoshift button (Figure 4, Item 1) until the desired mode is activated, identified by one of three indicators (Figure 4, Items 2, 3, or 4) being illuminated within the upper display window (Figure 4, Item 5). To deactivate bi-directional shifting, press and release the auto-shift button until all three display window indicators are off.
Figure 4. Autoshift Button and Bi-Directional Shift Indicators. 0005
Auto Kickdown 0005
Auto kickdown mode will automatically downshift the transmission to a lower gear when a significant load increase is detected. Once the load has been reduced, operator can return to a desired gear by manually upshifting. The transmission will not automatically upshift.
Auto kickdown functions in forward and reverse, and has two modes: low and high. In LOW mode, auto kickdown will occur with a lighter load. In HIGH mode, auto kickdown will not occur until a heavier load is encountered. The auto kickdown indicator (Figure 5, Item 2) will illuminate when either mode is activated.
When the machine is started, auto kickdown will return to the mode selected when the machine was last shut off.
• To activate auto kickdown in LOW mode, press and release auto kickdown button (Figure 5, Item 1) until LO appears in the upper digital display window (Figure 5, Item 3) along with a set of double arrows pointing down.
• To activate auto kickdown in HIGH mode, press and release auto kickdown button (Figure 5, Item 1) until HI appears in the upper digital display window (Figure 5, Item 3) along with a set of double arrows pointing up.
• To deactivate auto kickdown, press and release auto kickdown button (Figure 5, Item 1) until all auto kickdown indicators are off.
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GEAR SELECTION – CONTINUED
Auto Kickdown – Continued 0005
Figure 5. Auto Kickdown Button and Indicators. 0005
END OF TASK
BULLDOZER BLADE OPERATION 0005
WARNING
Be sure all persons are clear of machine before beginning bulldozing operation. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Bulldozer blade is factory set to a NEUTRAL pitch angle which, under most circumstances, will provide ample bulldozing capacity. Blade can be adjusted to provide more or less pitch angle based on bulldozing requirements. Pitching blade back causes blade to carry more material. Pitching blade forward causes blade to carry less material. If bulldozer blade pitch angle must be adjusted, notify Field Maintenance.
1. Push right joystick forward from HOLD position to lower blade to working depth as machine enters work site (WP 0004).
2. Move right joystick right or left to tilt blade as necessary during bulldozing operation (WP 0004).
3. Push right joystick forward past detent into FLOAT position to allow blade to follow ground contour if applicable (WP 0004).
4. Pull right joystick back from HOLD position to raise blade (WP 0004).
5. Continue bulldozing work site, adjusting blade depth and tilt as work progresses, until desired grade is obtained.
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WINCH OPERATION 0005
WARNING
• Personal injury or death can result from unexpected movement of objects. Be sure all persons are clear of cable and objects before a machine is winched or moved. A safe distance of at least one and a half times working length of cable should be maintained. Tail end of a moving object can throw debris at bystanders.
• When reeling in objects, be sure all personnel are clear of load.
• A minimum of five complete wraps of cable must be maintained on winch drum. Do not handle a load with a winch drum that has less than five wraps.
• Do not operate winch under loads that exceed maximum rated bare drum line pull. If excessive loads are encountered, use a multi-part line and sheave blocks. Any attempt to exceed capacity of one winch is extremely hazardous. Never try to couple two or more machines together.
• Do not jerk loads and avoid sudden shock to loads. These types of operations cause heavy loads in excess of winch rated capacity, which in turn may result in cable failure or winch failure.
• Winch is not designed or intended to be used for lifting or moving persons.
• Do not release winch brake to reel out a suspended load. Use only reel-out function.
• Wear leather gloves when handling winch cable.
• NEVER attempt to maintain cable tension by allowing cable to slip through your hands.
Use hand-over-hand technique only.
• Keep hands and clothing away from winch drum and rollers.
• Verify ground is stable before winching in a load.
• Failure to follow these warnings may result in death or injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Warm-up procedures are mandatory when ambient temperature is below 40ºF (4ºC).
Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
• Winch speeds are proportional to control lever position. Greater movement of lever causes winch to operate faster.
• Always attempt to line up rear of machine with load so load can be winched in a straight path. This avoids unnecessary strain and wear on winch side rollers, and helps wind cable onto drum in level layers.
• Maintain a sufficient clearance between machine and load to allow machine to turn.
• Winch is not equipped with free spool function.
• Refer to TB 43-0142 for winch cable inspection procedures.
1. Operate winch reel-in/reel-out functions without a load during machine warm-up to circulate hydraulic fluid throughout the winch system (WP 0004).
2. If working on a hill, either drive up to top of hill and turn around, then drive downhill past object and align machine with object, or drive up hill backwards towards object, aligning machine with object.
3. Engage parking brakes (WP 0004).
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