Chapter - 04 - EN - A600 - Edizione 10-2006a

Control instruments Operation and maintenance manual
IV
Control
instruments
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Operation and maintenance manual Control instruments
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Identification of the controls
The reference numbers of instruments and controls in the cab

illustrations correspond to the numbers in the text together with the
description of controls, instruments and relative functions.
NOTES: The following list gives and describes all the standard machine
controls. Not all the instruments listed are supplied on every machine.
Before starting the machine, the operator must carefully read all the
information given in this section and the safety regulations in the first
part of this manual.
The operator must know the exact position and function of every control
on the machine.
This manual contains the words WARNING, CAUTION and Notes to

stress important instructions. The indications WARNING and CAUTION
precede the section or point to which they refer, whereas Notes
relevant to the subject in question are given below the sections or
points; therefore they are defined as follows:
WARNING: any operating procedure, standard, etc., that could result in

injury or death if not strictly respected.
CAUTION: any operating procedure, instruction, etc., that could result

in damage or destruction of equipment if not strictly respected.
NOTE: any regulation, operating condition, etc., that is important to

stress.

Operator’s cab controls


1. Manual rotation locking pin
2. Accelerator pedal
3. Service brake pedal



4. Parking brake
5. Right hand control
6. Left hand control
7. Outrigger movement consent button

8 9
SX
DX


8. Upper structure swing brake manual release
9. Horn

10
11 13
12


10. Bubble level
11. Windscreen wiper liquid tank
12. Heating control
13. Engine control panel

17 16 14
27
15
28
20 19
31
18
30
22
21
29
25
23
24
26

Side instrument panel

14. Front right outrigger beam extension/retraction control
15. Front right outrigger down/up control
16. Front left outrigger beam extension/retraction control
17. Front left outrigger down/up control
18. Rear right outrigger beam extension/retraction control
19. Rear right outrigger down/up control
20. Rear left outrigger beam extension/retraction control
21. Rear left outrigger down/up control
22. Lifting winch speed selector
23. Boom extension mode selector
24. Pressure gauge
25. Turret rotation speed regulator
26. Gearshift lever
27. Upper structure rotation brake released warning light
28. Steering emergency electric pump light (optional)
29. Emergency stop
30. Rated capacity limiter exclusion
31. Auxiliary winch control (optional)

Central control column
32
33
36
34
37
38
35
39
42
43
40
41
44


32. Steering wheel
33. Indicator panel
34. Lever switch
35. Emergency lights switch
36. Steering mode selector
37. Rear suspension locking control
38. Engine rpm limiter switch
39. Work light switch
40. Parking lights/low beam switch
41. Rear fog light switch
42. Slow (4x4) /fast (4x2) gearshift
43. Flashing light switch
44. Steering column angle adjustment lever

Column indicator panel
46
47
45
48

Column control panel

45. Engine coolant temperature gauge
46. Rev counter and Hour-meter
47. Fuel gauge
48. Set of warning lights

Telescopic boom
4th element (P4)
3rd element (P3)
2nd element (P2)
Main boom (P1)

Machine layout
Truck: the rear end is the part of the frame where the engine is installed
Upper structure: the boom is fitted on the front, the counterweight is

located at rear end
The left and right sides are determined with respect to the operator
seated in the driving position located on the turret.
Boom base Boom head

Main winch
Upperworks
Counterweight
Engine Boom lift cylinder
Block
Rear outriggers Forward
Front outriggers
Hydraulic oil tank
Air tank and batteries
Rear Front
Left side Cab
Forward
Right side


Description
of controls


Outrigger controls
According to the choice, these controls enable beam or outrigger
extension and retraction.
Manoeuvre consent is given by the button (ref.7) located on the left

arm-rest of the driver’s seat.
DO NOT COMBINE OPPOSITE FUNCTIONS (e.g. retracting and

extending outrigger beams or lowering and lifting vertical
cylinders at the same time).
CAUTION: Make sure the machine is perfectly stabilized before

handling of loads. Frequently check the bubble level in the cab to
ensure correct level adjustment.

Front left outrigger controls
Front right outrigger controls
Rear left outrigger controls
Rear right outrigger controls

Symbols on outrigger controls
• Left side beam extension

also keep the button “8” pressed to enable the function
• Left side beam retraction

• Right side beam extension

• Right side beam retraction

• Left side outrigger down

• Left side outrigger up

• Right side outrigger down

• Right side outrigger up


Winch rotation speed selector
• Winch first speed
• Winch second speed
Make sure the block is still before changing speed.

The change in speed can cause the load to sway dangerously.
CAUTION: Do not change the winch speed if the winch hand control is
not in the neutral position and the drum is turning.
Boom extension mode selector
• This control allows selection of the telescoping mode: section 2 or

section 3 and 4 simultaneously.
Turn the control knob to the left to select 2 telescoping.
Manoeuvering the telescoping will cause only section P2 to extend.
Sections P3 and P4 must be fully retracted.
• Turn the knob to the right to enable simultaneous extension of

sections P3 and P4. Section P2 must be fully extended.
IMPORTANT: section P2 must be fully extended (100%) before

telescoping sections P3 and P4 in order to remain within the
stipulated load capacity graphs.
If this mode is not respected, the machine automatically switches
to a lower load configuration (*).
(*) see load table

Turret rotation speed regulator
27
25
Turn the knob (ref.25) anticlockwise to reduce rotation speed, or

clockwise to increase it.
If the knob is turned fully anticlockwise rotation is stopped
Turret rotation brake released indicator light
The warning light (ref.27) comes on when pressing the button (ref.8)
located on the left hand control, signalling that the upper structure
rotation brake has been manually released.
SX

Steering emergency electric pump light (optional)
28
Light (ref. 28) turns on to indicate emergency electric pump activation

supplying the steering hydraulic circuit.

Gearshift
3 2 2 3
1 1
N
NEUTRAL position “N”

The lever must be in position “N”:
• when the machine is stationary
• to shift up and down
• to lock or release the rear axle steering
• to start the engine
Moving forward:
Positions 1 2 3
Engage first gear, release the parking brake and accelerate. In first, the
machine moves forward; change gear as the speed increases.
Reversing
Positions 1 2 3
Engage first gear, release the parking brake and accelerate. The
machine reverses in first; change gears as the speed increases.
CAUTION: Decrease engine rpm before shifting down.

Stop the machine before reversing.
When driving on the road make sure to always engage the proper
gear to avoid gearbox overheating.

Engine control panel Cummins
1 2 3 4
1. Idle speed adjust switch

Push up the switch in order to increase (+) the idle speed,
push down the in order to decrease (-) the idle speed.
2. Diagnostic switch
To be used to check for active engine electronic fuel system and
engine protection system fault codes.
3. Stop light
The STOP lamp is red and indicates the need to stop the engine as
soon as it can be safely done. The engine should remain shut down
until the fault can be repaired.
4. Wait-to-start light
The WAIT-TO-START (WTS) lamp is yellow and is illuminated
during the preheat time that takes place when the keyswitch is in
the ON position during cold weather starting. To minimize cranking
time during cold weather starting, the engine should not be cranked
until the WAIT-TO-START lamp has been extinguished.
5. Warning light
The WARNING lamp is yellow and indicates the need to repair the
fault at the first available opportunity.



Engine coolant temperature gauge
The normal temperature is between 83°C and 95°C. The coolant

temperature must not exceed 100°C.
N.B.: If the temperature reaches 100°C turn off the engine

immediately and check the cooling circuit.
Fuel gauge
This gauge shows the fuel reserve in the tank
NOTE: there is no fuel reserve warning light.
Rev counter and Hour-meter
The rev counter works electrically after the engine is started

The hour-meter operates after the engine started, and indicates the
engine running hours.

Warning light
Simultaneous check of water, oil and battery warning lights.

Red warning light
Blinker light
Indicates operation of the side blinkers

Green warning light
Battery charge light
It comes on when:
• The ignition is switched on but the engine has not yet started
• The alternator does not charge the batteries
Red warning light
Engine oil low pressure warning light
It comes on when:
• The engine oil pressure is below 3 bars
• The engine is idling
Red warning light
IMPORTANT: If the light stays on even when the engine is not

idling, turn the engine off and look for possible causes.

Suspension lock warning light
The rear suspension locks automatically if the upper structure is turned

to the left or right by more than 3° with respect to the machine’s
longitudinal axis. This light comes on indicating that the suspension is
locked.
Red warning light
IMPORTANT: If the upper part is turned more than 3° with the

machine on the tyres and the light does not come on immediately,
stop rotation and check the suspension locking system.
Do not resume work before finding and fixing the problem.
Wheel alignment warning light
It comes on when the rear wheels are aligned with the longitudinal axis
of the truck.
Red warning light
Brake fluid low level warning light
The light comes on when the brake fluid level is too low.
Red warning light
WARNING: Stop the machine immediately and check the brake

fluid level.
Also check for any leaks.
Parking brake on warning light
The light comes on when the parking brake is on.

Red warning light

Torque converter oil temperature warning light
Normal work temperature between 80°C and 120°C.

Red warning light
N.B.: If the red light comes on, put the gears in neutral and rev the
engine for about 2-3 minutes until the temperature returns to
normal.
Front axle brake circuit low pressure warning light
The normal brake working pressure exceeds 5.5 bars.

The light goes off when the engine is started and the pressure has
reached 5.5 bars.
The light comes on when the braking circuit pressure falls below 5.5
bars during machine operation.
Red warning light
WARNING: Do not use the machine before the red warning light
goes off.
Rear axle brake circuit low pressure warning light
The normal brake working pressure exceeds 5.5 bars.

The light goes off when the engine is started and the pressure reaches
5.5 bars.
The light comes on when the braking circuit pressure falls below 5.5
bars during machine operation.
Red warning light
WARNING: Do not use the machine before the red warning light
goes off.

Parking lights / low beam light
The light comes on when the parking lights or low beams are on.
Green warning light
High beam light
The light comes on when high beams are on.

Blue warning light.
Emergency light switch
When pressed, the six blinkers work at the same time, signalling a
machine emergency situation.
Intermittent red warning light.
Flashing revolving light switch
Control used for switching on the revolving flashing light on the

operator’s cab.

Slow (4x4) / fast (4x2) speed gearshift
Press to the right (symbol with tortoise) to select the slow gears with
engaging of front and rear wheel drive (4x4 drive).
Use this drive for difficult ground, at low speed and for driving the
machine when carrying a load.
Press to the left (symbol with hares) to select the fast gears engaging
front wheel drive only (4x2).
Use of this drive is recommended for driving on the road.
N.B.: Use this control only when the machine stopped.
Rear suspension locking control
Rear suspension lock engagement is automatic if the upperstructure is

swing left or right by more than ± 3° in relation to the front machine.
With this control it is possible to unlock the rear sospension regarless to
the position of the upperstructure in relation to the front machine.
Rear fog light switch
Press to switch on the rear red light in case of fog.
Lights main switch
2-position switch:
1-side lights and control panel lights
2-low beams
Work light switch
Press to switch on the light at the top end of the cab, for illuminating the
work area.

Rear axle differential lock control
This control locks the rear axle differential. The differential remains
locked until the control switch is operated.
Move the gear lever to the neutral position “N” before using this control.
NOTE: Select the slow gears (4x4) before using this control.
This mode must only be used for work on very rough ground.
IMPORTANT: Do not use rear axle steering when the differential is

locked.
Return to the normal position after overcoming an obstacle.
Auxiliary winch control (optional)
Press the switch to enable the auxiliary winch functions and disable
AUX telescopic boom extension and retraction.
Press the switch again and the telescopic boom extension and
retraction functions are re-enabled.
Use the left hand control to operate these functions.

Steering mode selector
1 3
Before selecting steering modes, the front and rear wheels must be
aligned and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the truck.
It is a 3-position selector:
Position 1: coordinated/concentric steering
Position 2: front axle steering only
Position 3: crab steering
After several hours of operation check the alignment of the front/rear

wheel axles.
Realign the wheels if necessary.
For this purpose:

- set the steering selector to position 1 or 3.
- align the rear axle wheels using the steering wheel (the red light on
the control panel comes on when the wheels are aligned).
- set the steering selector to position 2 (front axle steering only).
- align the front axle wheels by means of the steering wheel (visual
alignment check).
The front and rear axle wheels are now aligned.
After selecting the type of steering, just use the steering wheel to drive
the machine.
IMPORTANT: Only front axle steering is permitted while driving on

the road. Frequently check wheel alignment and adjust if
necessary.

Lever switch
Press the button to sound the horn
Turn the lever switch upwards or downwards to operate the front

windscreen wiper.
Press the front wiper control sideways to clean the windscreen.
Blinkers switch:
push the lever forward to operate the left side blinkers to turn left.
press the lever down to operate the right side blinkers to turn right.
Headlight selector
Push the lever up (after turning the light switch on) to operate the high
beams.
The blue light on the control panel comes on
Push the lever more and the high beams flash.

Manual rotation locking pin
Lift the right arm-rest to access the locking pin (ref.1).

To lock the upper part of the machine, align the truck (boom on front
end), lift the pin, turn it clockwise 90° and lower it in the special seat.
WARNING: Never insert the pin when the upper structure is

turning. Failure to comply with this precaution can seriously
damage the upper part and the truck.
The upper structure must always be locked when moving the
crane on the worksite and the road.

Left hand control
DX
SX
The left hand control commands turret rotation, upper structure rotation
brake release and telescopic boom extension/retraction.
The left control has a safety device for preventing accidental
manoeuvres, however the operator must remain seated in the driving
position.
Operations with only one winch:

6 1 1. push forward to extend the boom sections
2. move right to turn the turret clockwise
3. pull back to retract the boom sections
4. move left to turn the turret clockwise
2 Operations with auxiliary winch:

4 2. move right to turn the turret clockwise
4. move left to turn the turret clockwise
5 3 5. pull back to lift the load with the auxiliary winch
6. push forward to lower the load with the auxiliary winch
Remember to remove the manual rotation locking pin before using the
rotation function.
When the hand control is in the middle position (e.g. boom extension
and turret clockwise rotation) the two functions are activated at the
same time.
IMPORTANT: Release the main or auxiliary winch rope when

extending the boom to prevent the boom head block from tripping
the limit stop device. Failure of this device can result in serious
damage to the boom head or telescopic extension and the rope.
The rope could break and drop the load, causing serious damage
or fatal accidents.

Manual upper structure rotation brake release button on left hand
control (red light ref.27)
Use the button (ref.8) on the left hand control to manually release upper
structure rotation.
8 27
SX
Operation
On machine starting, the turret rotation unit brake is applied and

automatically released gradually during upper structure rotation.
Grip the left hand control and press the button “8” to manually release
the brake, in order to allow self-aligning of the boom head over the
load perpendicular line.
The brake is automatically re-applied when the button is released.
CAUTION: Do not release/lock the rotation abruptly during work as

this may cause the load to sway. Wait until the upper structure of
the machine has completely stopped before reversing direction.

Right hand control
DX
SX
The right hand control commands load lifting and lowering with the main
winch and lifting and lowering the telescopic boom.
The right hand control has a safety device for preventing accidental
operations; however,
the operator must remain seated in the control position.
Operations to be carried out:

1. push forward to lower the load with main winch
1 2. move left to raise the telescopic boom
3. pull back to lift the load with main winch
2 4. move right to lower the telescopic boom
When the hand control is in the middle position (e.g. load and boom
lowering) the two functions are activated at the same time.
4
3 IMPORTANT: Release the main or auxiliary winch rope when

extending the boom to prevent the block from tripping the limit
stop lock device. Failure of this device can result in serious
damage to the boom head or telescopic extension and the rope.
The cable could break, dropping the load and causing serious
damage or fatal accidents.

Parking brake
Located under the right arm-rest, it is used to apply or release the

parking brake
Bubble level
Located on the left side of the instrumental board inside the operator’s
cab.
It (ref.11) allows the machine to be correctly stabilized.
10
12

Cab heating control (optional)
The control unit (ref.12) is located on the left side instrument panel in
the operator’s cab.
The control is used to switch the heater on/off, for adjusting the required
ambient temperature and for clearing a fault.
The green LED is also the ignition light (the LED remains on) and
signals overheating (LED flashing).
N.B.: Remember to open the fuel cock on the tank located behind
the operator’s cab before using the heating system.
Air conditioner control in operator’s cab (optional)
1. Air circulation fan speed regulator

2. Heating control
3. Air conditioner control
1
2
3
Battery disconnecting switch
This switch is located on the outside of the battery box on the left side
of the truck.
It disconnects the negative pole of the batteries from the machine
frame.
N.B.: It is always advisable to disconnect the batteries at the end

of the work shift, during long work stops or for carrying out
maintenance.

Operator’s seat
Adjustable head-rest
Seat back
Arm-rests
Upper part adjustment

sliding guide
Height and angle

adjustment
Weight adjustment
Console locking
device
Complete seat unit
adjustment sliding guide

Seat adjustments
The arm-rest can be raised on the operator’s door side to facilitate

entry. It must then be lowered and locked in its operating position.
The back adjusts in small steps to allow the operator to quickly find the
best position.
The upper runners allow the seat to be adjusted in the most

comfortable position for operating the hand control devices. The guides
allow the operator to change the seat position and the individual
sections of the back with respect to the entire seat unit.
Seat height and angle can be adjusted within a range of 65 mm,

regardless of the seat suspension.
The operator can set the position, with respect to the pedals, using
runners for moving the whole seat.
The height of the arm-rests can be adjusted. Loosen the two mounting
bolts to carry out adjustment.


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Control instruments Operation and maintenance manual

Chapter IV – ed. 10-2006a page 1/50

page 2/50 Chapter IV – ed. 10-2006a

Identification of the controls

The reference numbers of instruments and controls in the cab

This manual contains the words WARNING, CAUTION and Notes to

WARNING: any operating procedure, standard, etc., that could result in

CAUTION: any operating procedure, instruction, etc., that could result

NOTE: any regulation, operating condition, etc., that is important to

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Operator’s cab controls

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3. Service brake pedal

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5. Right hand control

6. Left hand control

7. Outrigger movement consent button

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Operator’s cab controls

11. Windscreen wiper liquid tank

12. Heating control

13. Engine control panel

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Side instrument panel

15. Front right outrigger down/up control

16. Front left outrigger beam extension/retraction control

17. Front left outrigger down/up control

18. Rear right outrigger beam extension/retraction control

19. Rear right outrigger down/up control

20. Rear left outrigger beam extension/retraction control

21. Rear left outrigger down/up control

22. Lifting winch speed selector

23. Boom extension mode selector

24. Pressure gauge

25. Turret rotation speed regulator

26. Gearshift lever

27. Upper structure rotation brake released warning light

28. Steering emergency electric pump light (optional)

29. Emergency stop

30. Rated capacity limiter exclusion

31. Auxiliary winch control (optional)

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Central control column

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Central control column

33. Indicator panel

34. Lever switch

35. Emergency lights switch

36. Steering mode selector

37. Rear suspension locking control