JLG 4017 Operator Manual User Manual

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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls

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Gear Selection

• Gear selection is located on the twist grip handle (4) of transmission control lever.

Twist hand grip to select 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.

Neutral Lock Lever

• To lock the transmission control lever in the neutral position, place the

transmission control lever in the neutral position and move the neutral lock lever
(5) the “N” position (6).

• To unlock, move the neutral lock lever to the “D” position (7).

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