W150 Engine Forward Operation

E61140
E61140-UN-27JUL12

E61941
E61941-UN-30MAR12

E61946
E61946-UN-31MAR12

W150 Console

A - GSL (Ground Speed Lever)

B - Operator Station Swivel Release Knob

C - Operator Station Position Latch

D - Ground Speed Lever (GSL)

E - CDM Display

F - Throttle Lever

G - CDM Display


The following instructions are for engine forward operation with the seat facing the engine direction of travel.

Swivel the operators station to engine-forward position from cab-forward as follows:

  1. Place GSL (A) in N-DETENT and lock steering wheel. Engine can be running.

    IMPORTANT: If GSL is NOT in N-DETENT, damage to the GSL cable may result when swivelling operators station.

  2. Pull up on knob (B) and hold to release latch at base of steering column (C).

  3. Turn steering wheel clockwise to pivot operators station counter clockwise 180 degrees until pin engages latch (C) to secure station into new position.

    Ensure seat belt is fastened.

  4. Start engine if not running.

  5. Set ground speed range switch (D) to H for road speed. CDM will display ROAD GEAR at (E) and alarm will briefly sound.

  6. Slowly push throttle (F) to full forward. CDM should display 2320-2350 RPM at (H).

    CDM will display an engine status at (E).

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