46Drive select lever operation and reverse driving.Before shifting, stop the machine and return the throttlelever to its closed position. Otherwise, the transmissionmay be damaged.Shifting: forward1. Bring the machine to a complete stop and return thethrottle lever to the closedposition.2. Shift the gear from neutral to forward and vice versaby moving the drive select lever along the shift guide.3. Open the throttle lever gradually.NOTE:Make sure that the drive select lever is completelyshifted into position.① Drive select leverUSER'S MANUAL