TMS500E OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Left Turn Signal Indicator
Cab Dome Light
The left turn signal indicator (37) is located on the top left side of the front console. It is a green indicator light that flashes when the turn signal lever is pulled down.
The cab dome light (45) is located in the right/center of the cab roof over the seat. It is controlled by a switch on the light and by a door switch that powers the light when the cab door is opened.
Right Turn Signal Indicator The right turn signal indicator (38) is located on the top right side of the front console. It is a green indicator light that flashes when the turn signal lever is pushed up.
Steering Column Tilt/Telescope Lever The steering column tilt/telescope lever (39) is located on the steering column in front of the turn signal lever. Pulling back on the lever allows the steering column to be tilted, and pushing forward on the lever allows the steering column to be telescoped in and out.
Horn Button The horn button (40) is located in the center of the steering wheel (41). Depress button to sound the horn.
Fire Extinguisher The fire extinguisher (42) is an ABC dry type and is mounted in the left side of the cab behind seat.
Cab Circulating Fan
Air Horn (Not Shown)(Optional) A set of optional air horns are mounted of top of the cab and are controlled by valve manually actuated by a cable inside the cab.
Fuse and Relay Panel The fuse and relay panel (47) is located on the right rear side of the cab under a removable cover. It contains 24 fuses and various relays that protect and control the various electrical components of the carrier.
ADDITIONAL CARRIER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE:
The following paragraphs describe the additional controls and indicators located on the carrier to operate the outriggers. The numbers in parentheses ( ) represent the index number in (Figure 3-2).
Outrigger Control Panels
The cab circulating fan (43) is mounted on the left front of the cab and is controlled by a two speed rocker switch on the base of the fan.
12 VDC Accessory Outlet The 12 vdc accessory outlet (44) is located on the right side console. It provides an outlet for the operator to plug in a 12 vdc accessory. It is protected by a 10 amp fuse.
There is an outrigger control box (Figure 3-2) located on each side of the crane carrier. Each box contains an outrigger control panel with switches for extending and retracting the outrigger beams and for raising and lowering the outrigger stabilizer (jack) cylinders on that side of the crane. Each control panel also contains a control switch for raising and lowering the center front stabilizer. The following paragraphs explain these controls.
Published 07-05-07, Control # 098-03
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