John Deere 450DLC, 650DLC, and 850DLC Excavators — Front Switch Panel Functions

Operation—Operator’s Station Front Switch Panel Functions NOTE: The wiper does not operate unless the upper front window is completely closed. The auto-idle circuit automatically reduces engine speed after 4 seconds when control levers are placed in neutral position. 1. Wiper Switch: Wiper switch has several positions: Engine speed increases to engine control dial setting when any control lever is operated. OFF ... Wiper stops operating and is retracted. INT ... Wiper operates intermittently at the interval selected by the switch position. Engine rpm will change depending on engine control dial setting and position of control levers. ON ... Wiper operates continuously.

Turn auto-idle switch OFF, and set engine control dial to improve machine control in difficult work areas, loading, and unloading. Washer Switch: Push and hold switch to squirt fluid on windshield. Do not hold down switch for more than 20 seconds. 5. Power Mode Switch: Move switch to select engine speed mode. 2. Operating Lights Switch: Turn switch to first position to turn on drive light. Front Switch Panel will also light. H/P (High Power) Mode Use H/P mode when more flow is desired for booming up or rolling in the arm in excavation work. Turn light switch to second position to turn on boom work light, cab lights, and drive light.

If default screen is displayed on monitor, the background goes from white to black. P Mode 3. Engine Speed Dial: Turn dial clockwise to increase engine speed or counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. Use P mode when general digging work is needed. E (Economy) Mode Use E mode to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise level with a small difference in engine speed. 4. Auto-Idle Switch: With engine on, move auto-idle switch to A/I ON and the engine speed dial to above auto-idle speed. Auto-idle indicator will appear on monitor default screen when auto-idle is on. 6. Travel Mode Switch: Turn switch to select fast or slow speed travel.

The engine will run at the engine control dial setting for 4 seconds after turning key switch ON. The auto-idle system will then slow the engine to auto-idle engine speed. 7. Key Switch: The key switch has 4 positions: OFF, ACC, ON, and START. DW90712,000002E –19–07FEB06–1/1 2-1-3 010609 PN=32