Failsafe drive control for utility vehicle - with main transmission lever inhibited unless ancillary equipment is in drive position

摘要

The main gear selector lever of the utility vehicle is locked in the neutral position by a failsafe control linked to the ancillary drive controls. The gears cannot be selected until the anciliary tools are in the drive position, or in the parked position. The system is also interlocked with the parking brake and ensures that the tools cannot be damaged by driving off before they are set.