Operation - Section 3 OM3037 Page 3-14 Operating Instructions STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS The steering wheel (1, Figure 3-2) will telescope “in” and “out” and adjust through a tilt angle to provide a comfortable wheel position for most operators. HORN BUTTON The horn (2, Figure 3-2) is actuated by pushing the but- ton in the center of the steering wheel. Operation of the horn should be verified before moving the truck. Ob- serve all local safety rules regarding the use of the horn as a warning signal device before starting engine and moving the vehicle.
TILT / TELESCOPE LEVER The steering column can be telescoped or the wheel tilted with the lever (3, Figure 3-2) in front of the turn signal lever. Adjust the tilt of the steering wheel by pulling the lever toward the steering wheel and moving the wheel to the desired angle. Releasing the lever will lock the wheel in the desired location. FIGURE 3-2. STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS An indicator in the top, center of the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate turn direction selected. Refer to “Instrument Panel & Indicator Lights” . Adjust the telescope function by pushing the lever for- ward to unlock. After positioning as desired, release the lever to lock position.
Move the lever down- ward to signal a turn to the left. TURN SIGNAL / HEADLIGHT DIMMER The Turn Signal Lever (4, Figure 3-2) is used to acti- vate turn signal lights and to select either high or low headlight beams. Move the lever upward to signal a turn to the right. Moving the lever toward the steering wheel changes the Headlight beam. When high beams are selected, the indicator in the top, center of the instrument panel will illuminate.