Komatsu 530M Operation & Maintenance Manual page 67

Operation - Section 3
Page 3-24
R.H. Control/Indicator Panel (Pod)
The Control/Indicator Panel (3, Figure 3-6), located to
the right of the steering wheel, contains the following:
Front Brake Cut-Off Switch (Option)
The Optional Front Brake Cut-Off Switch
(1, Figure 3-7) is used to change the ap-
plication of the truck service brakes ac-
cording to the road conditions.
The ''rocker'' switch is an ''ON-OFF'' type.
Depressing the bottom turns the switch ''Off''.
Depressing the top turns the switch ''On''.
''Off'' Position
When the switch is in the ''Off'' position, braking
force* is applied to both front and rear wheels.
This position is used when traveling on normal
road surfaces.
''On'' Position
When the switch is in the ''On'' position, braking
force* is applied only to the rear wheels.
This position is used when traveling on slippery
roads.
* The braking force is applied according to the
switch position, regardles of whether the brakes
are being applied by the steering wheel-mounted
Retarder lever, or the foot-operated brake pedal.
Cold Weather Starting Aid (Ether Injection) Switch
The Starting Aid Switch (2, Figure 3-7) 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.
Refer to KEYSWITCH, ''START'' for further details
regarding the use of this switch.
DO NOT push ether injection switch after engine
has started!
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ENGINE MAY OCCUR!
Instrument Panel and Indicators
FIGURE 3-7. R.H. CONTROL/INDICATOR PANEL
1. Front Brake Cut-Off
Switch (Option)
2. Cold Weather (Ether)
Starting Aid Switch
3. Hazard Flasher Swich
4. AISS Automatic Engine 10. Cancel Switch
Idle System
Hazard Warning Lights Switch
The Hazard Warning Light switch (3, Fig-
ure 3-7) causes all turn signal lights to
flash simultaneously.
The ''rocker'' switch is an ''ON-OFF'' type.
Depressing the bottom turns the switch ''Off''.
Depressing the top turns the switch ''On''.
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5. A/C & Heater Vent
6. Auto Cruise Control
7. On/Off Switch
8. Resume/Accel Switch
9. Set/Coast Switch