JLG 4017RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 45)

Section 3 - Controls and Indicators
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Gear Selection
Gear selection is located on the twist grip handle (2) of transmission control lever.
• Twist hand grip to select gear.
• The Transmission is equipped with three forward and three reverse gears.
• Select the appropriate gear for the task being performed. Use a lower gear when
transporting a load. Use a higher gear only when driving unloaded for longer
distances.
• Slow down prior to downshifting. Do not downshift more than one gear at a time.
Downshifting is not permitted if current gear is flashing on display. Intended
downshifting speeds are 9 kph (5.5 mph) for third to second gear and 4 kph (2.5 mph)
for second to first gear.
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