TM 5-3805-255-14
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OPERATOR CONTROLS CONTINUED
KEY
COMPONENT OR INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
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Voltmeter indicates the condition of batteries. When
engine is not running or is running at low idle speed,
gauge pointer should be within left green area, which
indicates a good battery charge. If voltage drops below
left green area at low idle speed, batteries should be
checked. With engine operating above low idle speed,
gauge pointer should be within right green area, which
is normal operating range. If voltage drops below right
green area, batteries and/or alternator should be
checked.
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Light Switch
NOTE
Ignition switch must be turned
ON before lights will operate.
Light switch has two positions. When pulled out to first
position front driving lights, tail, and stop lights, and
instrument panel lights will come on. If pulled out to sec-
ond position, rear driving lights will also come on. Push
switch all the way in to turn lights off. If loader is
equipped with low-level lights, they will go on and off the
same time as driving lights.
10
Ignition Switch
Ignition switch has two positions: ON and OFF in OFF
position there is no electric current flow to any circuit. In
ON position electric current is allowed to flow to all cir-
cuits. Ignition switch must be in ON position before
engine can be started or cranked.
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Lock Box
Instrument panel is equipped with a lock box over igni-
tion switch and light switch. This box can be locked
closed to prevent unauthorized people from starting
loader or turning electrical components on which could
drain charge in batteries.
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