Switch Panel
Windshield Washer: Used to apply cleansing agent while activating the windshield wipers. Turn Signal: This switch is used to indicate the direction of a turn. Depress the arrow which indicates the direction of your turn.
SWITCH PANEL
Hazard: This switch can be activated to make the tail lights flash off and on if the machine is stalled or temporarily stopped in a traffic area on the road or jobsite.
Clutch Cutout: When activated, it allows greater engine acceleration and power to the hydraulics system without power to the drive axles while the service brake pedal is depressed.
Cold Starting: This switch activates the injection of an ether agent for faster engine start in cold weather.
In the “off” position, the clutch mechanism of the transmission remains engaged when applying the brakes.
Engine Preheat (Perkins engine only): Warms intake air to the engine manifold to aid in cold weather starting.
In the “on” position, the clutch mechanism is disengaged while applying the brakes.
Travel Controls
Normal brake force will hold the machine in position while accelerating the engine to power hydraulic control functions during load placement.
These controls are used to maneuver the machine around the jobsite or for road travel. Decals on the dash area provide graphic representation of the various control actions.
NOTE: The switch panel also includes control switches for the following accessories used with the cab enclosure option.
STEER SELECTOR
TRAVEL DIRECTION
STEERING
Heater: Provides circulating heated air throughout the cab interior. Heater/AC: This switch turns on or off either heating or cooling selection for the operator’s station interior. Units without air conditioning have only the heater mode switch.
PARKING BRAKE
SPEED SELECTOR (early models)
Lights Option: Work lights may be added to the operator station and boom to provide illumination for forward travel and work operations.
Steering: The power steering motor is designed to give effortless steering with no shock reaction from the axle wheels to the steering wheel. Turn the direct connected steering wheel to the right or left to turn the machine in the direction of wheel turn action.
Windshield Wiper: Wiper motors can be activated with this switch to maintain proper visibility for the operator through the windshield and the top of the operator’s station.
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