SECTION 3
OPERATION
individual system.
GENERAL.
3-1.
NOTE: Follow all operating instructions in the
3-2. This section contains instructions neces-
order given on the operating instruction
sary for operation of the C530A Compactor.
d e c a l illustrated on the inside front
These instructions must be carefully reviewed
cover of this publication.
before operating the unit. New operators must
b e thoroughly trained by a skilled operator
3-4.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND
before attempting to operate the unit unassisted.
INDICATORS.
3 - 3 . The individual assigned to operate the
3-5. The controls and indicators necessary for
compactor should always maintain it in good
operation o f t h e c o m p a c t o r a r e l i s t e d a n d
condition to ensure prolonged efficiency.
Report damage or faulty operation immediately
for correction. Even minor failures or damage
may eventually result in major failures in an
TABLE 3-1. OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.
FUNCTION
TYPE
NOMENCLATURE
INDEX NO.
Lever (with mechanical
Controls direction of trave1 and
GOVERNOR
1
governor setting. Dual controls are
DIRECTIONAL
linkage)
provided for operation from either
LEVER
seat. Three vertical slots are
Forward,*Neutral and Reverse.
Moving knob up decreases engine
speed and moving knob down
accelerates engine.
Indicates temperature of oil in trans-
TRANSMISSION OIL
Gauge
2
mission system. Shutdown unit if
TEMPERATURE
gauge pointer moves to RED zone.
Indicates output current of alternator.
Gauge
3
Gauge may show slight discharge
(RED) at engine idle, but should
indicate charge (GREEN) when
engine speed is increased.
4
STEERING WHEEL
Wheel (with mechanical
Control unit direction. Mounted at
linkage)
the center of the control panel for
operation from either seat.
5
ENGINE WATER
Indicates temperature of water
Gauge
TEMPERATURE
circulating through engine.
6
ENGINE OIL
lndicates pressure of oil pumped
Gauge
PRESSURE
through engine. Gauge may indicate
high pressure when engine is first
started but should drop to normal
level as engine warms. Stop engine
immediate!y if no pressure is
Indicated.
PARKING BRAKE
Level (with mechanical
7
To set park brake, pull lever up until
linkage
it toggles over center. To release,
HAND LEVER
pull back and down until lever stops.
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