-64- Module 4 - Pilot Hydraulic System
1. Hydraulic lockout (activation)
lever
2. Hydraulic activation crossbar
3. Limit switch (behind gray
housing)
Pilot Hydraulic System Components
The hydraulic lockout (activation) lever (01) is located outside the left console and
beneath the front of the left armrest in the operator compartment. The hydraulic
activation crossbar (02) is mechanically operated by the hydraulic lockout lever.
The position of the hydraulic activation crossbar indicates the position of the
hydraulic lockout lever. The hydraulic lockout lever and crossbar are shown in the
LOCKED position in the above photo. (The hydraulic lockout lever is moved BACK
and the crossbar is pointed DOWN.) The engine will not start unless the hydraulic
lockout lever is in this LOCKED position. Implement and travel operation and factory
installed attachments will be DISABLED in the LOCKED position.
Moving the hydraulic lockout lever FORWARD will raise the crossbar UP to the
horizontal, or UNLOCKED position. When the hydraulic lockout lever and crossbar
are moved to the UNLOCKED position, a limit switch beneath the gray housing (03)
is CLOSED. When the limit switch is CLOSED, the hydraulic lockout solenoid will
be ENERGIZED, allowing pilot oil to be available to the main hydraulic control valve.
Implement operation is then ENABLED.
Operation of the hydraulic lockout lever, crossbar, and limit switch will be discussed
further in this module.
NOTE: Implement operation is defined as operation of the boom, stick, bucket,
swing, travel, and attachment functions on the machine.
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