Self-Deploy/Earthmoving Mode Switch

Self-Deploy/Earthmoving Mode Switch SELF-DEPLOY (1)—Move the switch into the SELF- DEPLOY position (up) to put the machine into SELF- DEPLOY mode. Indicator (3) turns on when the machine has successfully been put into SELF-DEPLOY mode, if the blackout switch is in the SERVICE DRIVE or STOP LIGHT position. When the machine is in SELF-DEPLOY mode, the suspension is active to protect the machine from shock loads while travelling at high speed; the blade will operate in all directions except LOWER; and the engine operates at the high horsepower setting. NOTE: Refer to “Machine Operation, Self-Deploy Mode” in this section for the procedure to put the machine into SELF-DEPLOY mode. NOTICE Do not operate on slopes greater than 30 percent (17°) with the machine in SELF-DEPLOY mode. Use only EARTHMOVING mode for slopes greater than 30 percent (17°). EARTHMOVING (2) – Move the switch into the EARTHMOVING position (down) to put the machine into EARTHMOVING mode. When the machine is in EARTHMOVING mode, the suspension is deactivated to stabilize the machine for precision blade control, and the engine operates at the low horsepower setting. NOTE: Refer to “Machine Operation, Earthmoving Mode” in this section for the procedure to put the machine into EARTHMOVING mode. Winch Control Switches Winch Enable Switch Lift switch cover (1) to access the switch. ON (2)—Move the switch into the ON position (up) to enable the winch control system. OFF (3)—Move the switch into the OFF position (down) by closing cover (1), to disable the winch control system. Indicator (7) turns on when the winch is enabled if the blackout switch is in the SERVICE DRIVE or STOP LIGHT position. Winch Control Switch This switch is active when the winch enable switch is in the ON position. The winch clutch must be in the ENGAGED position for the winch to operate (refer to “Operation Section, Equipment Controls, Winch Controls” in this manual). IN (4)—Hold the switch in the IN position (up) to operate the winch to reel in the cable. HOLD (5)—Leave the switch in the center position to stop the winch. OUT (6)—Hold the switch in the OUT position (down) to operate the winch to reel out the cable. Refer to “Winch Operation,” in this manual, for more information on winch functions. 1 7 2 3 6 5 4 3 1 2 43 Operation Section Machine Features TM5-2430-200-10