JLG 4017RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 52)

Section 3 - Controls and Indicators
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Transmission Control (if equipped)
Transmission roller switch (6) engages forward or reverse travel.
• Press switch up for forward travel; Press switch down for reverse travel. Move switch to
centered position for neutral.
• Forward or reverse travel can be selected while in any gear.
• When traveling in reverse, the back-up alarm will automatically sound.
• Travel at slow rates of speed when making turns and driving in reverse.
Gear selection is controlled by buttons (7 & 8).
• Depress upshift button (7) to select a higher gear; Depress downshift button (8) to
select a lower 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.
Clutch Lock is controlled by button (9).
• Squeeze and hold trigger to deactivate system and have transmission disengage
while depressing service brake. Release trigger to activate system and keep
transmission engaged while depressing service brake.
WARNING
TIP OVER/CRUSH HAZARD. Bring telehandler to a complete stop before shifting
transmission. A sudden change in direction of travel could reduce stability and/or
cause load to shift or fall.