Driver’s cab
4 How to put the machine into operation
4.2 Operation of the electrical equipment .1 Battery main switch
Attention When the engine is running, it is essential that the battery main switch is not turned OFF. The current flow between the generator and the battery must not be interrupted (destruction of the diodes of the generator).
Switching ON:
- Unlock the rocker switch 7 "battery main switch" by actuating the lock handle down, and push the rocker switch down. The lock handle automatically returns to its locking position.
Thus, the connection between the chassis ground and the negative battery terminal ("-") has been established.
Switching OFF:
- Actuate the lock handle down and the rocker switch 7 upwards; now the electrical equipment is de-energized.
NOTE Whenever work is interrupted for an extended period, e.g. at night, the battery main switch must be turned OFF.
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4.2.2 Ignition starter switch
The ignition starter switch is installed on the steering column and - ignition key inserted - has the following switch positions: (refer to Fig.)
Position 0: Ignition OFF, steering wheel lock active,
Position 1: Operation from superstructure, steering wheel lock open, Position 2: Ignition ON,
Position 3: Engine start.
4.2.2.1 Switching the ignition on.
- Turn the ignition key to position "2"; the following indicator, pilot and warning lamps go on:
• Parking brake 17,
• Service / parking brake 14 (in case of insufficient brake-air pressure),
• Warning lamp engine malfunction 13 goes on briefly and buzzer engine malfunction 21 is briefly activated.
• In the FAUN Cockpit Graphic Control System (refer to part B1-3), the following symbols: generator, steering pump, emergency steering pump, on-road or off-road gear.
4.2.3 Rotary beacon
- The rotary beacon is switched on and off via the rocker switch 5 “Rotary beacon”.
- Rocker switch pressed down = rotary beacon "ON";
- Rocker switch pressed upwards = rotary beacon "OFF".
An orange function lamp in the switch goes on to indicate that the switch is turned ON.
4.2.4 Rear fog light
The rear fog light is switched on via the rocker tip switch 6 ”Rear fog light”.
Actuate rocker tip switch downwards: The rear fog light is switched ON.
Actuate rocker tip switch upwards: The rear fog light is switched OFF.
The symbol ”Rear fog light” is lit while the rear fog light is switched ON. Refer to the FAUN Cockpit Graphic Control System, part B1-3.
4.2.5 Hazard warning flasher system
- To protect the machine in cases of emergency, actuate the rocker switch 49 "hazard warning flashers".
- Rocker switch pressed down = hazard warning flasher system "ON";
- Rocker switch pressed upwards = hazard warning flasher system "OFF".
The red function lamp in the switch flashes while the hazard warning flasher system operates.
4.2.6 Windshield wipers - windshield washing system
- To switch the windshield wipers ON/OFF, turn the switch ring (1) forward / back.
Switch position 0 = Wiper OFF, Switch position INT = Interval circuit,
Switch position I = Step I - Slow wiper operation, Switch position II = Step II - Fast wiper operation.
- To actuate the windshield washing system, shift the switch ring (1) towards the steering column.
4.2.7 Parking light, dimmed light
- Actuate the rotary switch 8 “light” to switch the parking light or the dimmed light ON/OFF.
Switch position 0 = no lights ON, Switch position I = parking light,
Switch position II = Parking light/ dimmed light.
I II
4.2.8 High-beam light, headlamp flashers
To change-over from dimmed light to high-beam light:
- Actuate rotary switch 8 “light” into position II.
- Lever (1) in central position (dimmed light).
- Lever (1) pushed out of its central position to
- a/ away from the driver = high-beam light (locked position).
- Lever (1) pushed out of its central position to - b/ towards the driver = headlamp flasher
When the lever (1) is released, it returns to its central position. The headlamp flashers go out.
When the high-beam light / headlamp flashers are on, the symbol "high-beam light" is lit. Refer to the FAUN Cockpit Graphic Control System, part B1-3.
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4.2.9 Direction indicator
Steering column switch (1) actuated:
- c = direction indicators to the right of the vehicle are actuated;
- d = direction indicators to the left of the vehicle are actuated.
The driving direction is indicated by the direction indicators, which are flashing.
The green pilot lamp 12 "direction indicators, chassis" flashes to indicate that the chassis flasher system is operating.
During operation with trailer, the green pilot lamp 19 "direction indicators, trailer"**) will go on additionally.
4.2.10 Electric horn
- The electric horn is switched ON by pressing the horn push-button switch (2) at the end of the steering column switch (1).
4.2.11 Mirror heating system
The mirrors can be heated in order to prevent misting during the cold season.
- Actuate the rocker switch 3 "mirror heating"; the green function lamp in the switch goes on to indicate the heating process.
4.2.12 Adjustment of rearview mirrors
The mirror adjusting switch on the central bracket, to the right of the driver's seat (refer to sect. B1-2, item 14), can be used to adjust the right-hand or left-hand rearview mirror horizontally and vertically.
- If the switch is turned through 90° (see Figure), the mirror adjusting function for the right-hand or left-hand rearview mirror is activated.
- Depending on the position of the arrow in the switch, the rearview mirror can be adjusted up or down to the left or right by tilting the switch in the desired position.
**) Optional equipment
4.2.13 Plugboxes
Two plugboxes (refer to part B1-2, item 11 and 12) are installed in the center console, to the right of the driver's seat.
Pos. 11: Plugbox 24 V Pos. 12: Plugbox 12 V
External consumers (e.g. an inspection lamp, etc.) can be connected to the plugboxes. If necessary, use an adapter.
4.2.14 Fog lights
To switch on the fog lights, actuate the rocker switch 4 “Fog lights”.