Komatsu — Cold Weather Starting Aid (Ether Injection) Switch

Operator Cab and Controls - Section 32 08/11 OM3212 Page 32-14 RH Control/Indicator Panel (Pod) RH control/indicator panel (3, Figure 32-6), located to the right of the steering wheel, provides an array of switches and controls. For detailed information on this assembly, refer to RH Control/Indicator Panel (Pod) later in this section. BackUp/Deck Light Switch Backup/deck light switch (8, Fig- ure 32-6) allows backup lights to be turned on providing added visibility and safety when the transmission range selector lever (see Operator Controls) is not in the REVERSE position.

Center Display Panel Center display panel (4, Figure 32-6) provides an array of gauges and monitors, with an odometer module) and a service/hour meter module. For detailed information on this assembly, refer to Center Display Panel later in this section. RH Control/Indicator Panel (Pod) RH control/indicator panel (3, Figure 32-6), located to the right of the steering wheel, contains the following: LH Control/Indicator Panel (Pod) LH control/indicator panel (5, Figure 32-6), located to the left of the steering wheel, provides an array of indicator/monitor lights and three switches. For detailed information on this assembly, refer to LH Control/Indicator Panel (Pod) later in this section.

Cold Weather Starting Aid (Ether Injection) Switch Starting aid switch (1, Figure 32-7) is an ON/OFF type rocker switch that is spring-loaded to the OFF position. When the outside temperature is below -5°C (23°F), depress the top of this switch and hold for 2-3 seconds before starting the engine. The cold starting aid atomizes ether into the engine intake manifold. Ladder Light Switch Ladder light switch (6, Figure 32- 6) turns the ladder lights on or off after or before using the ladder. A similar switch is available at ground level to turn the ladder lights on or off. Refer to Keyswitch - START for further details regarding the use of this switch.

DO NOT push the ether injection switch after the engine has started! Serious damage to the engine may occur. Head Light Switch The instrument panel lights, clearance lights, and the head- lights are controlled by this three position rocker type switch (7, Figure 32-6). OFF is selected by pressing the left side of the switch. Press the right side of the switch until it reaches the first detent (middle) to select the panel, clearance, and tail lights, only. Press the right side of the switch again, until it reaches the second detent to select the headlights, as well as panel, clearance, and tail lights. OFF These are rocker type switches. The OFF and ON positions are marked with these symbols.

ON