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Control instruments Operation and maintenance manual
IV
Control
instruments
Chapter IV – ed. 07-2007 page /46

Operation and maintenance manual Control instruments
page /46 Chapter IV – ed. 07-2007

Contents
Identification of the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operator’s cab controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Side instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Central control column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Column indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Telescopic boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Model RC35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Model RC40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Model RC45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Machine layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Outrigger controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Symbols on outrigger controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Winch rotation speed selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Boom extension mode selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Boom synchronization key switch (RC35 only) . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turret rotation speed regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turret rotation brake released indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Central control column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rev counter and Hour-meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Blinker light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Battery charge light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Engine oil low pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Suspension lock warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Wheel alignment warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Brake fluid low level warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Parking brake on warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Torque converter oil temperature warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front axle brake circuit low pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Rear axle brake circuit low pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Parking lights / low beam light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
High beam light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Emergency light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Flashing revolving light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Slow (4x4) / fast (4x2) speed gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear suspension locking control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lights main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Work light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Steering mode selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lever switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Manual rotation locking pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Left hand control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual upper structure rotation brake release button
on left hand control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Right hand control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rear axle differential lock control (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Auxiliary winch control (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Bubble level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cab heating control (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Air conditioner control in operator’s cab (optional) . . . . . . 42
Battery disconnecting switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Engine control panel Cummins QSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Operator’s seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seat adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Identification of the controls

The reference numbers of instruments and controls in the cab illustrations
correspond to the numbers in the text together with the description of
controls, instruments and relative functions.
NOTES: The following list gives and describes all the standard machine
controls. Not all the instruments listed are supplied on every machine.
Before starting the machine, the operator must carefully read all the
information given in this section and the safety regulations in the first part
of this manual.
The operator must know the exact position and function of every control
on the machine.
This manual contains the words WARNING, CAUTION and Notes to

stress important instructions. The indications WARNING and CAUTION
precede the section or point to which they refer, whereas Notes relevant
to the subject in question are given below the sections or points; therefore
they are defined as follows:
WARNING: any operating procedure, standard, etc., that could result in

injury or death if not strictly respected.
CAUTION: any operating procedure, instruction, etc., that could result in

damage or destruction of equipment if not strictly respected.
NOTE: any regulation, operating condition, etc., that is important to

stress.

Operator’s cab controls
1. Manual rotation locking pin

2. Accelerator pedal
3. Service brake pedal

4. Parking brake
5. Right hand control
6. Left hand control
7. Outrigger movement consent button

8 9
SX DX
8. Upper structure swing brake manual release

9. Horn

10
11
12
10. Bubble level

11. Windscreen wiper liquid tank
12. Heating control

Side instrument panel
16 15 13
27
14
18
19
17
20
29
28 24
21
25
22
26
23
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13. Front right outrigger beam extension/retraction control

14. Front right outrigger down/up control
15. Front left outrigger beam extension/retraction control
16. Front left outrigger down/up control
17. Rear right outrigger beam extension/retraction control
18. Rear right outrigger down/up control
19. Front left outrigger beam extension/retraction control
20. Front left outrigger down/up control
21. Lifting winch speed selector
22. Boom extension mode selector
23. Pressure gauge
24. Boom synchronization key switch (RC35 only)
25. Turret rotation speed regulator
26. Gearshift lever
27. Upper structure rotation brake released warning light
28. Emergency stop
29. RCL exclusion
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Central control column
30
31
32 34
42
35
33
36
40
39 37
38
41

30. Steering wheel

31. Indicator panel
32. Lever switch
33. Emergency lights switch
34. Steering mode selector
35. Rear suspension locking control
36. Work light switch
37. Parking lights/low beam switch
38. Rear fog light switch
39. Slow (4x4) /fast (4x2) gearshift
40. Flashing light switch
41. Steering column angle adjustment lever
42. Rear axle differential lock control (optional)

Column indicator panel
44
45
43
46
43. Engine coolant temperature gauge

44. Rev counter and Hour-meter
45. Fuel gauge
46. Set of warning lights

Telescopic boom
Model RC35
Main boom
2nd element
3rd element
4th element
Model RC40
4th element
3rd elemento
2nd elemento
Main boom

Model RC45
1st element
Main boom
2nd element
3rd element
4th element
5th element

Machine layout
Truck: the rear end is the part of the frame where the engine is installed
Upper structure: the boom is fitted on the front, the counterweight is

located at rear end
The left and right sides are determined with respect to the operator seated
in the driving position located on the turret.
Boom base Boom head

Main winch
Upperworks
Counterweight
Engine Boom lifting cylinder
Block
Rear outriggers
Forward
Front outriggers
Hydraulic oil tank
Air tank and batteries
Rear Front
Left side Cab
Forward
Right side


Description
of controls

Outrigger controls
According to the choice, these controls enable beam or outrigger extension

and retraction.
Manoeuvre consent is given by the button (ref.7) located on the left arm-
rest of the driver’s seat.
DO NOT COMBINE OPPOSITE FUNCTIONS (e.g. retracting and

extending outrigger beams or lowering and lifting vertical cylinders
at the same time).
CAUTION: Make sure the machine is perfectly stabilized before

handling of loads. Frequently check the bubble level in the cab to
ensure correct level adjustment.

Front left outrigger controls

Front right outrigger controls
Rear left outrigger controls
Rear right outrigger controls

Symbols on outrigger controls
• Left side beam extension

also keep the button “7” pressed to enable the function
• Left side beam retraction

• Right side beam extension

• Right side beam retraction

• Left side outrigger down

• Left side outrigger up

• Right side outrigger down

• Right side outrigger up


Winch rotation speed selector
• Winch first speed
• Winch second speed
Make sure the block is still before changing speed.

The change in speed can cause the load to sway dangerously.
CAUTION: Do not change the winch speed if the winch hand control
is not in the neutral position and the drum is turning.
Boom extension mode selector
• This control enables pull-out / retraction of the second section of the

telescoping boom (mode “1”).
• This control enables pull-out / retraction of the third, fourth and fifth
sections of the telescoping boom (mode “2”).

Boom synchronization key switch

(RC35 only)
24
If the telescopic sections are not synchronized, it is necessary to:

• completely retract the boom (lifted to 40°-50° and without load on the
hook)
• turn on the switch 24 while retracting the boom. The time necessary
for the boom synchronization phase is 2 to 3 minutes for every out-of-
synchro metre.
Only use this switch when:

• there is no load on the hook
• the boom is raised and completely retracted
N.B.: Do not use this function during extension either with or without
load, as it will cause the boom to go out of synchronization.
To avoid accidental manoeuvres, remove the switch key after
completing the synchronization manoeuvre.

Turret rotation speed regulator
27
25
Turn the knob (ref.25) anticlockwise to reduce rotation speed, or clockwise

to increase it.
If the knob is turned fully anticlockwise rotation is stopped
Turret rotation brake released

indicator light
The warning light (ref. 27) comes on when pressing the button (ref.8)
located on the left hand control, signalling that the upper structure rotation
brake has been manually released.
SX

Gearshift
3 2 2 3
1 1
N
NEUTRAL position “N”

The lever must be in position “N”:
• when the machine is stationary
• to shift up and down
• to lock or release the rear axle steering
• to start the engine
Moving forward:
Positions 1 2 3
Engage first gear, release the parking brake and accelerate. In first, the
machine moves forward; change gear as the speed increases.
Reversing
Positions 1 2 3
Engage first gear, release the parking brake and accelerate. The machine
reverses in first; change gears as the speed increases.
CAUTION: Decrease engine rpm before shifting down.

Stop the machine before reversing.
When driving on the road make sure to always engage the proper
gear to avoid gearbox overheating.

Central control column

Engine coolant temperature gauge
The normal temperature is between 83°C and 95°C. The coolant

temperature must not exceed 100°C.
N.B.: If the temperature reaches 100°C turn off the engine immediately
and check the cooling circuit.
Fuel gauge
This gauge shows the fuel reserve in the tank
NOTE: there is no fuel reserve warning light.
Rev counter and Hour-meter
The rev counter works electrically after the engine is started

The hour-meter operates after the engine started, and indicates the engine
running hours.

Warning light
Simultaneous check of water, oil and battery warning lights.
Red warning light
Blinker light
Indicates operation of the side blinkers
Green warning light
Battery charge light

It comes on when:
• The ignition is switched on but the engine has not yet started
• The alternator does not charge the batteries
Red warning light
Engine oil low pressure warning light

It comes on when:
• The engine oil pressure is below 3 bars
• The engine is idling
Red warning light
IMPORTANT: If the light stays on even when the engine is not idling,
turn the engine off and look for possible causes.

Suspension lock warning light

The rear suspension locks automatically if the upper structure is turned to
the left or right by more than 3° with respect to the machine’s longitudinal
axis. This light comes on indicating that the suspension is locked.
Red warning light
IMPORTANT: If the upper part is turned more than 3° with the machine
on the tyres and the light does not come on immediately, stop rotation
and check the suspension locking system.
Do not resume work before finding and fixing the problem.
Wheel alignment warning light

It comes on when the rear wheels are aligned with the longitudinal axis of
the truck.
Red warning light
Brake fluid low level warning light

The light comes on when the brake fluid level is too low.
Red warning light
WARNING: Stop the machine immediately and check the brake fluid
level.
Also check for any leaks.
Parking brake on warning light

The light comes on when the parking brake is on.
Red warning light

Torque converter oil temperature warning light

Normal work temperature between 80°C and 120°C.
Red warning light
N.B.: If the red light comes on, put the gears in neutral and rev
the engine for about 2-3 minutes until the temperature returns to
normal.
Front axle brake circuit low pressure warning

light
The normal brake working pressure exceeds 5.5 bars.
The light goes off when the engine is started and the pressure has reached
5.5 bars.
The light comes on when the braking circuit pressure falls below 5.5 bars
during machine operation.
Red warning light
WARNING: Do not use the machine before the red warning light goes
off.
Rear axle brake circuit low pressure warning

light
The normal brake working pressure exceeds 5.5 bars.
The light goes off when the engine is started and the pressure reaches
5.5 bars.
The light comes on when the braking circuit pressure falls below 5.5 bars
during machine operation.
Red warning light
WARNING: Do not use the machine before the red warning light goes
off.

Parking lights / low beam light

The light comes on when the parking lights or low beams are on.
Green warning light
High beam light

The light comes on when high beams are on.
Blue warning light.
Emergency light switch

When pressed, the six blinkers work at the same time, signalling a machine
emergency situation.
Intermittent red warning light.
Flashing revolving light switch

Control used for switching on the revolving flashing light on the operator’s
cab.

Slow (4x4) / fast (4x2) speed gearshift

Press to the right (symbol with tortoise) to select the slow gears with
engaging of front and rear wheel drive (4x4 drive).
Use this drive for difficult ground, at low speed and for driving the machine
when carrying a load.
Press to the left (symbol with hares) to select the fast gears engaging front
wheel drive only (4x2).
Use of this drive is recommended for driving on the road.
N.B.: Use this control only when the machine stopped.
Rear suspension locking control

Rear suspension lock engagement is automatic if the upperstructure is
swing left or right by more than ± 3° in relation to the front machine.
With this control it is possible to unlock the rear sospension regarless to
the position of the upperstructure in relation to the front machine.
The light comes on to indicate that the suspension is unlocked.
Rear fog light switch

Press to switch on the rear red light in case of fog.
Lights main switch

2-position switch:
1- side lights and control panel lights
2- low beams
Work light switch

Press to switch on the light at the top end of the cab, for illuminating the
work area.

Steering mode selector

2
1 3
Before selecting steering modes, the front and rear wheels must be aligned
and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the truck.
It is a 3-position selector:
Position 1: coordinated/concentric steering
Position 2: front axle steering only
Position 3: crab steering
After several hours of operation check the alignment of the front/rear

wheel axles.
Realign the wheels if necessary.
For this purpose:

- set the steering selector to position 1 or 3.
- align the rear axle wheels using the steering wheel (the red light on the
control panel comes on when the wheels are aligned).
- set the steering selector to position 2 (front axle steering only).
- align the front axle wheels by means of the steering wheel (visual
alignment check).
The front and rear axle wheels are now aligned.
After selecting the type of steering, just use the steering wheel to drive the
machine.
IMPORTANT: Only front axle steering is permitted while driving on

the road. Frequently check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

Lever switch
Press the button to sound the horn
Turn the lever switch upwards or downwards to operate the front

windscreen wiper.
Press the front wiper control sideways to clean the windscreen.
Blinkers switch:
push the lever forward to operate the left side blinkers to turn left.
press the lever down to operate the right side blinkers to turn right.
Headlight selector
Push the lever up (after turning the light switch on) to operate the high
beams.
The blue light on the control panel comes on
Push the lever more and the high beams flash.

Manual rotation locking pin
Lift the right arm-rest to access the locking pin (ref.1).

To lock the upper part of the machine, align the truck (boom on front end),
lift the pin, turn it clockwise 90° and lower it in the special seat.
WARNING: Never insert the pin when the upper structure is turning.
Failure to comply with this precaution can seriously damage the
upper part and the truck.
The upper structure must always be locked when moving the crane
on the worksite and the road.

Left hand control
DX
SX
The left hand control commands turret rotation, upper structure rotation
brake release and telescopic boom extension/retraction.
The left control has a safety device for preventing accidental manoeuvres,
however the operator must remain seated in the driving position.
Operations with only one winch:

1. push forward to extend the boom sections
2. move right to turn the turret clockwise
3. pull back to retract the boom sections
4. move left to turn the turret clockwise
Operations with auxiliary winch:

2. move right to turn the turret clockwise
4. move left to turn the turret clockwise
5. pull back to lift the load with the auxiliary winch
6. push forward to lower the load with the auxiliary winch
Remember to remove the manual rotation locking pin before using the
rotation function.
When the hand control is in the middle position (e.g. boom extension
and turret clockwise rotation) the two functions are activated at the same
time.
IMPORTANT: Release the main or auxiliary winch rope when extending

the boom to prevent the boom head block from tripping the limit stop
device. Failure of this device can result in serious damage to the
boom head or telescopic extension and the rope. The rope could
break and drop the load, causing serious damage or fatal accidents.

(RC45 only) NOTE: The extension of element 2 can affect elements

3, 4, 5 position without select elements 3, 4, 5 and operate on the
ATTENZIONE CAUTION
extension command. The element 2 extension cause a little retract of
Dopo aver sfilato l’elemento 2 con gli elementi 3, 4, 5 già
estesi,
effettuare un breve comando di sfilo degli elementi 3, 4,
After extending the telescopic boom section No.2 when
sections Nos. 3, 4 and 5 are already extended,
always actuate the telescope extend command for
elements 3, 4, 5 on the contrary the element 2 retraction cause a little
5 anche se già totalmente usciti.
Il mancato rispetto di questa direttiva può provocare un rientro brusco

e intempestivo degli elementi 3, 4, 5, ma non di grande ampiezza.
sections Nos 3, 4 and 5, even if only by a very short
amount and even though they are already fully
telescoped out.
extension of elements 3, 4, 5. This inconvenient doesn’t produce any
Failure to do so could cause sections Nos. 3, 4 and 5 to retract suddenly
and unexpectedly albeit only over a short distance. conseguence and it is caused of the extension cylinder designing.
ATTENTION ATENCIÓN
Aprés télescopage sortie de l’élément 2 de flèche avec Después del telescopaje salida del elemento 2 de pluma
Thence after extending the telescopic boom section No.2 when
éléments 3, 4, 5 sortis, con elementos 3, 4, 5 salidos,
toujours opérer une commande de telescopage sortie
des éléments 3, 4, 5 même de très faible ampleur et
même s’ils sont totalement sortis.
siempre realizar un telescopaje salida de los elementos
3, 4, 5, incluso con una pequeña amplitud e incluso si ya
estan totalmente salidos.
sections Nos. 3, 4 and 5 are already extended, always actuate the
Ne pas appliquer cette consigne pourrait provoquer une rentrée,
brusque et intempestive des éléments 3, 4, 5 mais pas de forte
amplitude.
En caso de no cumplir esta instruccion, se podria producir una metida,
brusca e intempestiva de los elementos 3, 4, 5 pero no de gran
amplitud.
telescope extend command for sections Nos 3, 4 and 5, even if
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only by a very short amount and even though they are already fully
telescoped out.
Manual upper structure rotation brake release

button on left hand control (red light ref.27)
Use the button (ref.8) on the left hand control to manually release upper
structure rotation.
27
SX
Operation
On machine starting, the turret rotation unit brake is applied and

automatically released gradually during upper structure rotation.
Grip the left hand control and press the button “8” to manually release
the brake, in order to allow self-aligning of the boom head over the load
perpendicular line.
The brake is automatically re-applied when the button is released.
CAUTION: Do not release/lock the rotation abruptly during work as

this may cause the load to sway. Wait until the upper structure of the
machine has completely stopped before reversing direction.

Right hand control
DX
SX
The right hand control commands load lifting and lowering with the main
winch and lifting and lowering the telescopic boom.
The right hand control has a safety device for preventing accidental
operations; however,
the operator must remain seated in the control position.
Operations to be carried out:

1. push forward to lower the load with main winch
2. move left to raise the telescopic boom
3. pull back to lift the load with main winch
4. move right to lower the telescopic boom
When the hand control is in the middle position (e.g. load and boom
lowering) the two functions are activated at the same time.
IMPORTANT: Release the main or auxiliary winch rope when

extending the boom to prevent the block from tripping the limit stop
lock device. Failure of this device can result in serious damage to
the boom head or telescopic extension and the rope. The cable
could break, dropping the load and causing serious damage or fatal
accidents.

Parking brake
Located under the right arm-rest, it is used to apply or release the parking
brake
Rear axle differential lock control (optional)

This control locks the rear axle differential. The differential remains locked
until the control switch is operated.
Move the gear lever to the neutral position “N” before using this control.
NOTE: Select the slow gears (4x4) before using this control.
This mode must only be used for work on very rough ground.
IMPORTANT: Do not use rear axle steering when the differential is

locked.
Return to the normal position after overcoming an obstacle.
Auxiliary winch control (optional)

Press the switch to enable the auxiliary winch functions and disable
telescopic boom extension and retraction.
Press the switch again and the telescopic boom extension and retraction
functions are re-enabled.
Use the left hand control to operate these functions.

Bubble level
Located on the left side of the instrumental board inside the operator’s
cab.
It (ref.10) allows the machine to be correctly stabilized.
10
12
Cab heating control (optional)

The control unit (ref.12) is located on the left side instrument panel in the
operator’s cab.
The control is used to switch the heater on/off, for adjusting the required
ambient temperature and for clearing a fault.
The green LED is also the ignition light (the LED remains on) and signals
overheating (LED flashing).
N.B.: Remember to open the fuel cock on the tank located behind the
operator’s cab before using the heating system.

Air conditioner control in operator’s

cab (optional)
1. Air circulation fan speed regulator

2. Heating control
3. Air conditioner control
1
2
3
Battery disconnecting switch
This switch is located on the outside of the battery box on the left side of
the truck.
It disconnects the negative pole of the batteries from the machine frame.
N.B.: It is always advisable to disconnect the batteries at the end of the

work shift, during long work stops or for carrying out maintenance.

Engine control panel Cummins QSB
1 2 3 4
1. Idle speed adjust switch

Push up the switch in order to increase (+) the idle speed, push down
the in order to decrease (-) the idle speed.
2. Diagnostic switch
To be used to check for active engine electronic fuel system and
engine protection system fault codes.
3. Stop light
The STOP lamp is red and indicates the need to stop the engine as
soon as it can be safely done. The engine should remain shut down
until the fault can be repaired.
4. Wait-to-start light
The WAIT-TO-START (WTS) lamp is yellow and is illuminated during
the preheat time that takes place when the keyswitch is in the ON
position during cold weather starting. To minimize cranking time during
cold weather starting, the engine should not be cranked until the WAIT-
TO-START lamp has been extinguished.
5. Warning light
The WARNING lamp is yellow and indicates the need to repair the
fault at the first available opportunity.

Operator’s seat
Adjustable head-rest
Seat back
Arm-rests
Upper part
adjustment sliding
guide
Height and angle

adjustment
Weight adjustment
Console locking device
Complete seat unit
adjustment sliding guide

Seat adjustments
The arm-rest can be raised on the operator’s door side to facilitate entry. It
must then be lowered and locked in its operating position.
The back adjusts in small steps to allow the operator to quickly find the
best position.
The upper runners allow the seat to be adjusted in the most comfortable
position for operating the hand control devices. The guides allow the
operator to change the seat position and the individual sections of the
back with respect to the entire seat unit.
Seat height and angle can be adjusted within a range of 65 mm, regardless
of the seat suspension.
The operator can set the position, with respect to the pedals, using runners
for moving the whole seat.
The height of the arm-rests can be adjusted. Loosen the two mounting
bolts to carry out adjustment.


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Control instruments Operation and maintenance manual

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Identification of the controls

This manual contains the words WARNING, CAUTION and Notes to

WARNING: any operating procedure, standard, etc., that could result in

CAUTION: any operating procedure, instruction, etc., that could result in

NOTE: any regulation, operating condition, etc., that is important to

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Operator’s cab controls

1. Manual rotation locking pin

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8. Upper structure swing brake manual release

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10. Bubble level

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Side instrument panel

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13. Front right outrigger beam extension/retraction control

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Central control column

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30. Steering wheel

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Column indicator panel

43. Engine coolant temperature gauge

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Upper structure: the boom is fitted on the front, the counterweight is

Boom base Boom head

Left side Cab

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According to the choice, these controls enable beam or outrigger extension

DO NOT COMBINE OPPOSITE FUNCTIONS (e.g. retracting and

CAUTION: Make sure the machine is perfectly stabilized before

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Front left outrigger controls

Rear left outrigger controls

Rear right outrigger controls

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Symbols on outrigger controls

• Left side beam extension

• Left side beam retraction

• Right side beam extension

• Right side beam retraction

• Left side outrigger down

• Left side outrigger up

• Right side outrigger down

• Right side outrigger up

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Winch rotation speed selector

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