SPRING 7G6944 - Caterpillar

To avoid striking overpasses, electrical power lines and obstructions, always lower the body before moving the machine.
The machine must be stopped and engine at low idle before changing directions.After moving the shift lever, do not accelerate until after hearing or feeling the transmission clutches engage.
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(1) Transmission control Make sure that the machine is stopped and that the engine is at low idle when you move the transmission control to the P (Parking Brake Applied) position. When the transmission control is in the P position, the transmission is in NEUTRAL and the parking brake will engage.Make sure that the machine is stopped and that the engine is at low idle when you change direction between FORWARD and REVERSE, or between REVERSE and FORWARD.When you move the transmission control from N (Neutral) to any forward position, first gear is engaged. At low ground speeds, the machine will be in torque converter drive.Note: If the "Transmission Second Gear Start Feature" is enabled, then the transmission will shift between second gear and selected maximum high gear.When the engine accelerates and the ground speed increases, the transmission automatically upshifts. During higher ground speeds of first gear and of other forward gears, the lockup clutch will be engaged. Then, the machine is in direct drive. When the engine speed slows and the ground speed decreases, the transmission automatically downshifts. During shifts, the machine will be in torque converter drive. Upshifting and downshifting are controlled automatically. The transmission will not shift until the proper ground speed is achieved. You cannot force the transmission to shift by moving the transmission control.For more information on the transmission control, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls".Engine Overspeed Protection
If the engine speed reaches 2350 rpm, the transmission will upshift to the next higher gear.
Do not exceed 2500 rpm or engine damage can result.
Coasting in Neutral
The transmission will not shift into NEUTRAL if the machine speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph).Management of Directional Shifts
If the transmission is in a forward gear and the transmission control is moved into the R (Reverse) position, the transmission will remain in forward gear until the machine speed is below 8 km/h (5 mph). Then, the transmission will shift into NEUTRAL. The transmission will not shift from NEUTRAL into REVERSE until the machine speed is below 5 km/h (3 mph).Limiting Top Gear
The transmission will not shift to a gear above the selected top gear limit. The machine comes from the factory with the highest gear as the top gear limit. Use the Electronic Technician (ET) to change the top gear limit.Reverse Neutralizer
If the hoist control is in the RAISE position and the transmission is in REVERSE, the transmission will shift into NEUTRAL. The transmission will not shift into REVERSE until the following conditions are met:
The hoist control is moved to the HOLD position, the FLOAT position, or the LOWER position.
The transmission control is moved into NEUTRAL position and then back to the REVERSE position.Note: The reverse neutralizer has no effect on forward