OM3037 Operation - Section 3 Operating Instructions Page 3-25 (3, Figure 3-6) FOG LIGHTS (OPTIONAL) Fog Lights are optional equipment that are useful in foggy conditions and heavy rain. Pressing the top of the rocker switch turns the lights “On”. Pressing the bottom of the switch turns the lights “Off”. The switch turns the ladder lights “On” or “Off” after or before using ladder. Pressing the top of the rocker switch turns the lights “On”. Pressing the bottom of the switch turns the lights “Off”. Another switch is mounted at the right front of truck near the base of the ladder.
(4, Figure 3-6) LADDER LIGHT SWITCH (5, Figure 3-6) MANUAL BACKUP SWITCH The Manual Backup Switch allows backup lights to be turned “On” providing added visibility and safety when the Selector Switch (see OPERATOR CONTROLS) is not in “REV” position. When the SWITCH is pressed toward the “On” position, the MANUAL BACK UP LIGHT indi- cator (B4, Overhead Panel) will be illuminated. (6, Figure 3-6) PANEL ILLUMINATION LIGHTS These lights provide illumination for the instrument panel. Brightness is controlled by the panel light dimmer switch (28).
(7, Figure 3-6) CAB AIR CONDITIONER / HEATER VENTS These Vents are spherically mounted and may be directed by the operator to provide the most comfortable cabin air flow. (8, Figure 3-6) ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING AID (OPTIONAL) The OPTIONAL Engine Starting Aid switch is spring-loaded to the “Off” position. Use only when ambient temperature is below 50°F (10°C). When switch is held in the “On” position, ether is injected into the engine intake manifold to aid engine starting in cold weather. Move the Engine Starting Aid switch to the “On” position while cranking engine, for three (3) sec- onds maximum, and then release Engine Starting Aid.
If engine does not start, wait at least fifteen (15) seconds before repeating the procedure. Refer to “Operating Instructions”, for more specific operating details. (9, Figure 3-6) ROTATING BEACON LIGHT SWITCH (OPTIONAL) If truck is equipped with the OPTIONAL Rotating Beacon Light, it will be activated by this rocker type switch when it is pressed toward the “on” position. (10, Figure 3-6) HEATED MIRROR SWITCH (OPTIONAL) If truck is equipped with the OPTIONAL Heated Mirror, it will be activated by this rocker type switch when it is pressed toward the “on” position.