Battery Disconnect Switch (If Equipped

Boom Floodlights (9)

Boom Floodlights - Push the top of switch in order to turn on the boom floodlights. Push the bottom of the switch in order to turn off the boom floodlights.

Towing Hitch Control (10)

The switch for the towing hitch is a three-position switch. In order for the hitch to be functional, the hitch must be connected to the trailer service valve.

Hydraulic Hitch Control - Push in the top of the switch in order to raise the hitch. Push in the bottom of the switch in order to lower the hitch. The switch will return to the MIDDLE position when you release the switch.

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To connect the trailer, raise the hitch off the safety hooks and pull safety hook release cable (10A). Once the cable has been pulled, lower the hitch until the hook is at the required height in order to lift the tow eye. Reverse the machine with assistance or by using the hitch mirror until the hook is under the center of the tow eye. Raise the hitch until the safety hooks are engaged. If necessary, connect the trailer brakes. The machine is ready for towing.

Hydraulic Lockout Control (11)

When the top of the switch is pressed, all the machine functions are operational. When the bottom of the switch is pressed, the switch locks in this position. In this position, only the following machine functions are operational: • Transmission control • Steering control When the bottom of the switch is pressed, the following machine functions are locked out: • Boom raise • Boom lower • Boom extend • Boom retract • Quick coupler • Auxiliary actuators When the machine is driven on public roads, the bottom of the switch must be pressed. This will prevent accidental movement of hydraulically controlled components. To allow operation of hydraulic components again, move the red lock on the switch to the left, and press the top of the switch.

Open the engine enclosure on the right side of the machine. The battery disconnect switch is located on the right side of the engine compartment above the battery.

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ON - Insert the battery disconnect switch key, and turn the battery disconnect switch key clockwise in order to activate the electrical system. The switch must be ON before you start the engine.

OFF - Turn the battery disconnect switch key counterclockwise in order to shut off the entire electrical system.

The battery disconnect switch and the engine start switch serve different functions. When the battery disconnect switch is turned off, the entire electrical system is disabled. When only the engine start switch is turned off, the battery remains connected to the electrical system.