JLG 4017PS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 67)

Section 3 - Controls and Indicators
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Transmission Control
Note: Transmission control lever (see page 3-12) takes priority over joystick
transmission controls.
Transmission switch (8) engages forward or reverse travel.
• Depress top of switch for forward travel; Depress bottom of switch 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 (9 & 10).
• Depress upshift button (9) to select a higher gear; Depress downshift button (10)
to select a lower gear.
• The Transmission is equipped with either six forward and three reverse gears or
four forward and three reverse gears. Default gear at start-up is third gear.
• 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.
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.