TMS800E OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
crane parking brakes are applied. It is illuminated by a pressure switch on the parking brake valve. The bottom of the indicator illuminates red to warn the operator that the swing brake release pressure is not enough to hold the swing brake disengaged during trailing boom operation. In addition to illuminating the indicator, a warning buzzer will sound.
Cross-Axle Differential Locked Indicator (Optional) The cross-axle differential locked indicator (26) is located at the left center side of the front console. The amber indicator illuminates to show that the cross axle differential is locked.
CAUTION Do not operate the cross axle differential lock or the interaxle differential lock on dry roads.
Cross-Axle Differential Lock Switch (Optional) The cross-axle differential lock switch (17) is located on the left center side of the front console and is used to lock the right and left wheels in a tandem set. The cross-axle differential lock increases traction on slippery roads. It is a two position lock/unlock switch. Press top of switch for the lock position or bottom of switch for the unlock position.
CAUTION Do not operate cross-axle differential lock while crane wheels are spinning or at speeds over approximately 16 km/h (10 mph). Release the throttle when locking or unlocking.
Inter-Axle Differential Lock Switch The inter-axle differential lock switch (15) is located on the left center side of the front console. In the lock (press top of switch) position, both rear axles are locked together and turning at the same speed. In the unlocked (press bottom of switch) position, the axles operate independently of each other.
Inter-Axle DIfferential Lock Indicator The inter-axle differential lock indicator (32) is located on the left center side of the front console. The amber indicator illuminates when the inter-axle differential lock is engaged.
GROVE
Brake Pedal The brake pedal (37) is located on the cab floor, to the left of the foot throttle, and is used to apply the service brakes.
Clutch Pedal The clutch pedal (59) is located on the cab floor, to the left of the brake pedal, and is used to apply the clutch. Refer to OPERATING PROCEDURES in this section for complete clutch and transmission operating instructions.
Transmission Shift Lever The transmission shift lever (40) is located on the right side of the cab. It is used to select the transmission gears. Refer to OPERATING PROCEDURES in this section for complete clutch and transmission operating instructions.
Trailing Boom Trailer Emergency Brake Control (Optional) The trailing boom (trailer emergency) brake control (11) is a push-pull type air valve located on the right side of the front console. The control is used to set and release the brakes on the trailing boom trailer.
Swing Brake Engaged Indicator (Optional) swing brake engaged indicator (29) is located on the top left side of the front console. The indicator illuminates when there is sufficient pressure to hold the swing brake disengaged during trailing boom operation. In addition to illuminating the indicator, a warning buzzer will sound.
Suspension Inflation Control Switch The suspension inflation control switch (34) is located on the right side console. When positioned to the right to inflate, the suspension air bags are inflated. When positioned to the left to deflate, the suspension air bags are deflated. NOTE:
The suspension air bags should be inflated at all times except when on outriggers or in a pick and carry mode.
Suspension Deflated Indicator The SUSPENSION DEFLATED indicator (33) is located on the right side console. The amber indicator illuminates when the air is removed from the suspension air bags. It is controlled by four pressure switches connected in series.
Published 12-23-2008, Control # 132-03
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