Driving in reverse in engine-forward mode, Caution, Warning – MacDon M205 Operators Manual User Manual

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OPERATION

CAUTION

Operate both steering wheel and ground speed lever
slowly while becoming familiar with the machine.
Remember that steering is more sensitive when
speed-range control is in road speed position. Avoid
the common tendency of new Operators to oversteer.

8. If more tractive (lugging) power is required (for

example, when driving up a ramp, up a hill, or up out
of a ditch):

a. Move the GSL (E) closer to NEUTRAL.

b. Switch speed-range control (B) to L (low range).

9. Once the lugging condition no longer exists:

a. Set GSL (E) to NOT MORE THAN HALF maximum

forward speed.

b. Move speed-range control (B) to H (high-range).

Steering is more sensitive in this speed range.

Figure 4.23: Operator Console

Driving in Reverse in Engine-Forward Mode

WARNING

Back up slowly. Steering is opposite to normal when
reversing. Hold steering wheel at the bottom and turn
wheel in direction you want the rear (cab-forward) of
the machine to travel.

1. Move speed-range switch (A) to L.

2. Move throttle lever (B) to a mid-range position.

NOTE:
Reversing in low speed range and at reduced
engine speed is recommended since steering will
be less sensitive than at higher speed settings.

Figure 4.24: Operator Console

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