TM 5-3810-302-10
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH.
The emergency flasher switch (6) actuates all four turn signal lights when
the lever is pulled straight out.
HORN BUTTON.
The horn button (7) is a pushbutton type switch located on the right side of
the steering column. Depressing the button sounds the horn.
STEERING WHEEL.
The steering wheel (8) controls the direction of the front wheels. Turning the
wheel clockwise steers the crane to the right. Turning the wheel
counterclockwise turns the crane to the left.
REAR STEER CONTROL LEVER,
The REAR STEER control lever (9) is the lever next to the steering wheel on
the right side. The lever actuates a control valve through linkage rods to turn
the rear wheels to the left or to the right. Push forward on the Iever to turn
the wheels right or pull back on the lever to turn left,
BOOM CONTROL LEVER.
The BOOM control lever (1 0) is the second lever to the right of the steering
wheel. The lever actuates a control valve through linkage rods to position the
boom angle from 0 to 80 degrees above horizontal. Pull back on the lever to
raise the boom or push forward on the lever to lower the boom,
HAND THROTTLE.
The hand THROTTLE (1 1) is located on the right side of the front console. The
hand throttle is mechanically connected to the foot throttle and provides the
operator with a means of maintaining specified engine rpm for crane
operation. To use the hand throttle, depress the foot throttle to obtain the
desired engine rpm, push the button on the hand throttle control knob and
pull out on the knob. When pressure is felt, release the button and turn the
locknut in a clockwise direction to lock the throttle at the desired rpm. To
release the throttle, rotate the locknut counterclockwise, depress the button
and push in on the cable. Fine adjustment of engine speed is accomplished
by turning the control knob.
