TM 5-3895-383-10
Operation Section
4-20
Monitoring Systems Features
Engine Start Switch
SMCS Code: 1416
Illustration 19
OFF - In order to disconnect the electrical
power to the engine and to the machine,
turn the switch in a counterclockwise
direction to the OFF position (1). Turn the switch to the
OFF position (1) before trying to restart the engine.
Turn the switch to the OFF position (1) in order to stop
the engine.
ON - In order to activate the cab circuits,
turn the switch to the ON position (2).
When the switch is released from the
START position (3), the switch will return to the ON
position (2).
START - Turn the engine start switch to the
START position (3) in order to crank the
engine. Release the switch soon as the
engine starts.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return the switch to
the OFF position before returning to the
START position.
For more information, refer to page 3-1.
The ether starting aid switch (4) can be briefly pressed
to inject ether into the engine while cranking.
Alert Indicators
SMCS Code: 7450; 7451
Illustration 20
Parking Brake - The parking brake switch
will illuminate when the parking brake is
applied. The light will remain illuminated if
the parking brake switch is pulled up in order to release
the brake and the propel lever is not in the STOP
position. In order to move the machine, the propel lever
must be in the STOP position before the parking brake
is released.
Alternator (1) - The lamp illuminates when
the alternator is malfunctioning. If the
indicator illuminates, stop the machine in a
safe area. Investigate the cause of the problem. Check
for a loose belt or a broken belt. Repair the problem
before using the machine.
Engine Oil Pressure (2) - The light
illuminates when the engine oil pressure is
low or there is a malfunction of the system.
If the engine oil pressure light illuminates and there is
an audible alarm, stop the engine. Investigate the
cause of the alarm. Do not operate the machine until
the cause of the alarm has been repaired.
