SECTION 3
OPERATION
TABLE 3-1. OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONT.).
TYPE
NOMENCLATURE
FUNCTION
INDEX NO.
LIGHT SWITCH (opt.) Push-pull switch
Turns lights off and on.
11
ENGINE
Push-pull knob
12
SHUT-OFF
Engine Shut-off: Pull to shutdown
diesel engine.
Contact switch button
13
EMERGENCY
Push-pulI handle
ENGINE SHUT-OFF
Emergency engine shutt-off: Shuts
down engine if engine RPM cannot be
controlled by ENGINE speed control
lever. This control shuts off air to
engine. Lever must be manually
reset at the engine. (Refer to para-
graph 3-15). Detroit Diesel only.
14
FUEL
Gauge
Indicates quantity of fuel remaining
in fuel tank.
SERVICE BRAKE
15
Pedal
Stop unit for directional changes,
changing gears and speed control.
UNIT NAMEPLATE
16
Plate
Provide necessary data for unit
identification.
WATER SPRAY (opt.) Toggle Switch
17
Engages water spray system.
3-6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
t o a slope. Always operate the unit at right
angles to a slope edge if it appears too loose
3-7. Always observe the following safety
to support the machine.
precautions to prevent possible injury to
personnel or damage to the equipment.
d. Never travel across a slope. Always travel
up or down a grade.
a. TRAINED, AUTHORIZED OPERATORS
e. Use extreme caution when operating close
ONLY.
to personnel or other machines.
b . Always use slower speed and added
f. Always engage the park brake before
c a u t i o n when operating close to a slope or
dismounting; the unit.
w h e n traveling downnill. Operate at speeds
safe for the unit, lift and weather conditions.
g. Never s h u t d o w n t h e e n g i n e w h e n
traveling downhill. Always move the direction
c. Use extreme caution when operating close
3-3.
