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SECTION 2: OPERATION

A. PREOPERATIONAL CHECKS

CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT, THE OPERATOR

MUST CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SAFETY
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL AND IN THIS SECTION. THE
OPERATOR MUST ALSO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE TOW

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TRACTOR’S CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND EQUIPMENT AS
DESCRIBED IN TABLES 2-1 thru 2-7 OF THIS SECTION.

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CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH RECEPTACLE

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CONNECTED TO THE OPTIONAL ENGINE COOLANT HEATER. A
FLOW CHECK VALVE STOPS COOLANT FLOW THROUGH THE

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HEATER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE HEATER WILL BE
DAMAGED IF CONNECTED TO THE HEATER RECEPTACLE WHILE

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THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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NOTE: In temperatures below 40 °F (4.4 °C), ensure that in units with an
Note engine fuel heater option, heaters are operating 10 minutes prior to engine
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RUN position.
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NOTE: In temperatures below 40 °F (4.4 °C), ensure that units with an

Note engine coolant heater option are connected to engine external power source 1
hour prior to engine starting and operation.
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1. Ensure the park brake switch is applied (set to ON).

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2. Walk around the tractor and inspect it for damage or missing equipment.
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3. Check for damaged or under-inflated tires. Check that cold tire pressure is 130 psi
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(896.3 kPa). Look for cuts and cracks in the tire’s sidewalls and for foreign objects in the
tread.

4. Check the front/rear axle differential cases and planetary hubs for oil leaks.

5. Check for proper operation of the hitches.

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6. Check for damage to the vehicle’s lights and beacons. Check that all lights are in proper
working order.

7. Check that the fire extinguishers are in place and fully charged .

8. Look underneath the tractor for signs of leaking coolant, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid,
or lubricating oil. If significant leaks are found, repair them before using the unit for regualar
operation.

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WARNING: DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP

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WHEN THE COOLANT IS HOT. HOT COOLANT UNDER PRESSURE
CAN SPRAY OR BOIL OUT, CAUSING SEVERE BURNS.

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10. Check that the engine coolant level is approximately 1-1/2 in (4 cm) below top of radiator fill
neck. If not, add coolant as necessary, being careful not to overfill. Visually check for

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Inspect the engine compartment for loose hardware, loose wires, and leaking lines or fittings.
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12. Check the hydraulic fluid level in the sight glass on the hydraulic reservoir. The sight glass is
slightly above eye level on the driver’s side of the vehicle between the front and rear axles. A
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very low fluid level indicates a serious leak in the system. If that is the case, find the leak and
repair it immediately.

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Note NOTE: By keeping the fuel tank as full as possible, the tendency for
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or eliminated. Top off the fuel tank at the end of the day’s operation as part
of the post-operation maintenance routine.
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CAUTION: IF THE EMERGENCY STEERING PUMP IS OPERATED

FOR MORE THAN 1 MINUTE, ITS MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT AND BE
DAMAGED. DO NOT OPERATE THE EMERGENCY PUMP ANY
LONGER THAN NECESSARY.

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each direction. Listen to the pump’s operation. The steering wheel should turn effortlessly

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16. Start the engine. With the (foot) brake pedal depressed, cycle the transmission through all
gears and allow transmission to reach 160 °F (71.8 °C). Return to neutral and check the
transmission’s oil level. Add oil as required but do not overfill.

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TOW TRACTOR CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT
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1. Table 2-1 lists the front cab controls, indicators, and equipment not found on the instrument
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items listed.

2. Table 2-2 lists the front cab instrument panel controls and indicators and explains the specific
function of each. Reference Figure 2-2 for location of the items listed.
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3. Figure 2-3 Steering Mode Selection Display.

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4. Table 2-4 lists Cab Select Plate controls and indicators and explains the specific function of
each. Reference Figure 2-4 for location of the items listed.
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5. Table 2-5 lists the rear operator station option controls, indicators, and equipment not found
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on the instrument panel and explains the specific function of each. Reference Figure 2-5 for
location of the items listed.
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6. Table 2-6 lists the rear operator station instrument panel controls and indicators and explains
the specific function of each. Reference Figure 2-6 for location of the items listed.

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Table 2-1. Front Cab Controls, Indicators and Equipment

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Hydraulic System Pressure Gauge
2 Intercom Plug, Front Cab
3 Parking Brake Switch
13 Disk Horn, 24V, High Note This is high tone, disk style sound making device. This
This mehanical gauge indicates the hydraulic system
horn is used to warm others of the approach of the
pressure
vehivle or of its presence.
The front cab intercom plug is interconnected to plugs
14 Cab Ventilation Fans They provide cooling air circulation when activated by
located inside rear operator station (optional), on the front
the integral swithes.
bumper, and on the rear bumper
15 Disk Horn, 24V, Low Note This is low tone, disk style sound making device. This
This switch is used to set the parking brake. To set the
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that the parking brake applied indicators are illuminated.
16 Intercom Plug, Front Bumper This intercom plug accepts a communication cable
To release the parking brake, move the switch to OFF
linking the aircraft and the tow tractor.
position.
17 Front Hitch Light This light illuminates the front hitch when the front hitch

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4 Transmission Shift Selector The transmission shift selector selects the direction of
light switch is ON.
travel and speed range of the tractor.

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18 Heater/Defroster Unit It provides front cab heating and windshield defrosting.
5 Horn Button The horn button is located in the center of steering wheel
Its two-speed blower is controlled by the blower fan
and sounds the horns. To sounds the horns, push in on
switch.
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19 Headlight, R/H The headlight illuminates the area in the front of the
This switch controls the turn signals and hazard warning
tractor when the headlights switch is in LO or HI and
lights. To indicate a left turn, pull the arm down. To
the parking light switch is ON.

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indicate a right turn, push the arm up. The arm must be
20 Turn Signal/Parking Light, R/H The turn signals flash when the turn signal/hazard
manually returned to the center position (OFF) after each
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turn. To actuate the hazard lights, pull outward (away from
light illuminates steadily when the parking lights switch
the steering wheel) on the tab, located directly behind the
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turn signal switch arm. To turn off the hazard lights, push
21 Fuse Box The fuse box contains fuses, relay and circuit breaker
up or pull down on the turn signal switch arm until the tab
for electrical system circuit protection.
pops back into position.
22 Warning Beacon The operator actuated beacon alerts others that the
tow tractor is in operation.
7 Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch This switch shuts down the engine in a emergency. To

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23 Dome Light When turned ON by an integral switch, the dome light
use, press down on the red buttin. To reset, pull up the
illuminates the cab's interior.
button.

8 Instrument Panel, Front Cab
9 Turn Signal/Parking Light, L/H
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controls and indicators.
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The turn signals flashes when the turn signal/hazard
switch is set to signal a turn or hazard. The parking light
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will illuminate steadily when the parking lights switch is ON.

10 Headlight, L/H The headlight illuminates the area in front of the tractor
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when the headlights switch is in LO or HI and the parking

light switch is ON.
11 Brake Pedal The brake pedal is foot operated and located in the front of
operator and to the left of accelerator pedal. Pushing on it
engages the service brakes.
12 Accelerator Pedal The accelerator pedal is foot-operated and located in the
front of operator and to the right side of the brake pedal. It
regulates the speed of engine.

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Table 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Emergency Engine Stop Button This shuts down the engine in an emergency situation.
Press down on the button to stop the engine. To reset,
pull up on the button.

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3 Low Oil Pressure Light This light illuminates whenever the engine oil pressure
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6 Alternator No Charge Light This light illuminates when the alternator is not
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instrument panel during low-light conditions. These

lights automatically turn on when the Parking/Headlight
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8 Multifunction LCD Display Panel The multifunction LCD display shows vehicle and
engine data gauges including: tachometer, vehicle
speed, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure and
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are present as well as give a description of the
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change to show the rear view camera.
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9 Transmission Warning Light This light illuminates when a problem occurs with the
transmission.
10 Four-Wheel Steering System This light illuminates when a problem occurs with the
Warning Light four-wheel steering system.
11 High Beam Indicator This light tells the operator that high beam headlights
are selected.

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Table 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel (Cont'd)

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

12 Parking Brake Applied Light This light illuminates whenever the parking brake is
engaged.
13 Right Turn Indicator This light illuminates when the right turn signal is on.

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15 Engine Diagnostic Connector This connector attaches the Deutz programming cable to

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the port. (Only performed by an authorized Deutz or
TUG representative. See the Deutz service manual in
Chapter 5 for more details.)

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16 Front Cab Lift Switch (Optinal) This switch lifts and lower front cab. Push and hold the
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17 Headlight Mode Switch This switch selects the headlight mode. Pressing the
switch to the upper position turns on the low beams and
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the lower position turns on the high. The headlights are

turned on/off using the Parking/Headlight Switch.
18 Parking/Headlight Switch This 3-position switch controls the headlights and
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parking lights. The upper position turns off all lights, the
middle position will illuminate the parking and dash
lights. The lower position turns on the headlights.
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19 Amber Beacon Switch This switch controls the amber beacon. Pressing the
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lower side of the rocker switch turns the hitch light on.
Pressing the upper side of the switch turns it off.
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20 Rear Hitch Light Switch This switch controls the rear hitch light when the tractor is
being operated from the front cab. Pressing the lower
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side of the rocker switch turns the hitch light on. Pressing
the upper side of the switch turns it off.
21 Front Hitch Light Switch This switch controls the front hitch light. Pressing the
lower side of the rocker switch turns on the light.
Pressing the upper side of the switch turns it off.

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Table 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel (Cont'd)

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

22 Emergency Steering Pump Switch This switch activates the emergency steering pump.
Press and hold the switch to start the pump. Release the
switch to stop it. The steering pump activates only if the
hydraulic system pressure is below 1800 psi. Do NOT
press and hold the switch for more than 1 minute!

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24 Blower Heater Fan Switch (Optinal) The front cab's blower fan is controlled by this switch.
The blower fan is used to heat the cab and has a HIGH
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25 Heated Mirror Switch This momentory switch operates the heated mirrors.
Press once to turn the heated mirrors ON, press again to
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turn it OFF.
26 Windshield Washer Switch Pressing and holding this switch will activate the
windshield washers. Once the switch is released, the
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washers turn off.

27 Windshield Wiper Switch This 3-position switch controls the windshield wipers.
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middle position turns the wipers OFF. The lower position

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28 Switch, Starter The starter switch starts and stops the engine and
connects and disconnects the electrical controls. The
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switch has three positions: STOP, RUN, and START.

Moving the switch from STOP to RUN energizes the
electrical system. Moving the switch from RUN to
START starts the engine. (Once the engine starts, release
the switch.) To stop the engine, place the transmission in
neutral, set parking brake ON, and turn the switch to
STOP.

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The steering terminal allows the user to interact with the four wheel stering system. From this terminal
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the operator can select a steering mode, view rear axle position/mode, and obtain diagnostic information
for the steering system.

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ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Indicator, Front Cab Indicator light shows that front cab is selected
2 Indicator, Rear Operator Station Indicator light shows that rear operators station is selected
3 Indicator, Shifters In Neutral This green indicator illuminates if both front and rear
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transmission sheifters are in Neutral

4 Indicator, Front Park Brake Switch Thes red light is on if the front parking brake switch is set to
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On ON and the Stop, Run, Start switch is in RUN

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5 Indicator, Rear Park Brake Switch Thes red light is on if the rear parking brake switch is set to
On ON and the Stop, Run, Start switch is in RUN
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6 Indicator, Park Brake Applied This red light comes on if the parking brake is applied and
the STOP, RUN, START switch is in RUN
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7 Indicator, Rear Shifter Not In This red light indicates that the front shifter is not in Neutral
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8 Cab Select Switch This switch shifts operational control from the front cab to
rear ooperator station. It transfers control of the accelerator,
parking brake, transmission, and steering; hower, service
brake control remains active in both cabs regardless of
which cab is selected.

Table 2-4. Front Cab Select Plate

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Table 2-5. Rear Operator Station Controls, Indicators and Equipment

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

The headlight illuminates the area in back of the tractor

1 Headlight, L/H
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3 Brake Light, L/H The brake light is on when front cab brake pedal is pushed.

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set to signal a turn or hazard. The parking light illuminates
steadily when the parking lights switch is ON.

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5 License Plate Holder License plate is to be installed on this holder.

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7 Intercom Plug, Front Cab interconnected to plugs located inside front cab and on the
front bumper.

This switch shuts down the engine in an emergency

8 Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch situation. Press down on the red button to stop engine. To
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Table 2-5. Rear Operator Station Controls, Indicators and Equipment (Cont'd)

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

The transmission shift selector selects the direction of

10 Transmission Shift Selector
travel and speed range of the tractor.

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11 Rear Hitch Light
light switch is ON.

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The turn signals flash when the turn signal/hazard
switch is set to signal a turn or hazard. The parking light
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The headlight illuminates the area in the back of the

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The accelerator pedal is foot-operated and located in

18 Accelerator Pedal the front of operator and to the right side of the brake
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Table 2-6. Rear Operator Station Instrument Panel

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Steering Terminal
The steering terminal allows the user to interact with the
four wheel steering system. From this terminal the operator
can select a steering mode, view rear axle position/mode,
and obtain diagnostic information for the steering system.
(See Fig. 2-3 this Section)

2 Transmission Display
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information from the transmission. (See ZF operation
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3 Glow Plug Light This light illuminates whenever the glow plugs come on

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engine is then ready to start.

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4 Alternator No Charge Light This light illuminates when the alternator is not charging
the electrical system.
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6 Engine Fault Light This light illuminates whenever the engine experiences a
fault condition
7 Transmission Warning Light This light illuminates when a problem occurs with the
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8 Four-Wheel Steering System This light illuminates when a problem occurs with the four-
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9 Indicator, Front Shifter Not In This red light indicates that the front shifter is not in
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10 Indicator, Shifters In Neutral This green indicator illuminates if both front and rear
transmission sheifters are in Neutral
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11 Indicator, Front Park Brake Switch This red light is on if the front parking brake switch is set
On to ON and the Stop, Run, Start switch is in RUN
12 Indicator, Rear Park Brake Switch On This red light is on if the rear parking brake switch is set to
ON and the Stop, Run, Start switch is in RUN

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Table 2-6. Rear operator Station Instrument Panel (Cont'd)

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

13 Indicator, Park Brake Applied This red light comes on if the parking brake is applied
and the STOP, RUN, START switch is in RUN

14 Parking Brake Switch This switch is used to set the parking brake. To set the

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15 Cab Select Switch This switch shifts operational control from the rear cab to
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control remains active in both cabs regardless of which
cab is selected.

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is being operated from the rear cab. Pressing the lower

side of the rocker switch turns the hitch light on.
Pressing the upper side of the switch turns it off.

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This switch activates the emergency steering pump.

Press and hold the switch to start the pump. Release the
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Rear Work/Headlight Switch.

21 Emergency Engine Stop Button This shuts down the engine in an emergency situation.
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Press down on the button to stop the engine. To reset,

pull up on the button.
22 Dash Panel Light The dash panel Light is used to illuminate the instrument
panel during low-light conditions. This light
automatically turns on when Parking/Headlight Switch is
turned on

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Table 2-7 Rear Cab Controls, Indicators and Equipment

ITEM NAME Description

1 Intercom Plug, Rear Cab
2 Horn Button
The rear cab intercom plug is interconnected to plugs located
inside the front cab, on the front bumper, and on the rear
bumper
The horn button located in the center of the steering wheel,
sounds the horns when pushed.

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engine. To reset the emergency stop button, push down on it.

4 Park Brake Switch This switch sets the parking brake. Put the switch to ON position

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controls and indicators

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6 Stop/Park/Turn/BackUp Light This stop/ turn signal element flashes when the turn
Set, RH signal/hazard switch (item #6, Table 2-1) is set to signal a turn or

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park lights are turned on. The backup light illuminates when the
front cab shift selector is set to reverse.
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8 Dash Panel Light The dash panel light illuminates the instrument panel in low-light
conditions.
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Transmission Shifter The transmission shift selector selects the direction of travel of
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the tractor. When operating from the rear cab, the speed range
of the tractor is four forwards and three reverse gears
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10 Stop/Park/Turn/BackUp Light The stop/turn signal element flashes when the turn signal/hazard
Set, LH switch (item #6, Table 2-1) is set to signal a turn or hazard. The
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stop/turn element illuminates when the service brakes are

applied. The parking element illuminates when the park lights
are turned on. The backup light illuminates when the front cab
shift selector is set to reverse (R).

11 Service Brake Pedal The service brake pedal is in front of and to the right of the
operator. It actuates the service brake system and operates
similarly to an automobile brake pedal.

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Table 2-8 Rear Cab Dash Panel

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

This displays gear selection, fault codes, and other information

ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION
12 Transmission Display from the transmission. (See ZF operation manual located in
This light illuminates whenever the engine experiences a fault Chapter 5.)
1 Engine Fault Light
condition This 3-position switch controls the headlights and parking lights.
The upper position turns OFF all lights, the middle position will
13 Parking/Headlight Switch
Emergency Engine This shuts down the engine in an emergency situation. Press down illuminate the parking and dash lights. The lower position turns on
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This switch selects the headlight mode. Pressing the switch to the
upper position turns on the low beams and the lower position turns
3 Left Turn Indicator This light illuminates when the left turn signal is on. 14 Headlight Mode Switch
on high. The headlights turned on/off using the Parking/Headlight

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Low Oil Pressure This light illuminates whenever the engine oil pressure drops below

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Light 5.8 psi (39.99 kPa) 15 Rear Cab Select Plate
2-9)
This light illuminates whenever the glow plugs come on and goes

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Faceplate 4 Wheel
5 Glow Plug Light out when when they reach proper temperature. The engine is then 16 This panel has steering terminal (Fig. 2-3)
Steering Display
ready to start
Parking Brake Applied

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17 This Light illuminates whenever the parking brake is engaged.
Alternator No Charge This light illuminates when the alternator is not charging the electric Light

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The dash panel lights are used to illuminate the instrument panel
7 Dash Panel Lights
during low-light conditions. This switch activates the emergency steering pump. Press and hold
the switch to start the pump. Release the switch to stop it. The
Emergency Steering
The multifunction LCD Display shows vehicle and engine data 19 steering pump activates only if the hydraulic system pressure is

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Pump Switch
gauges including: tachometer, vehicle speed, fuel level, coolant below 1800 psi. Do NOT press and hold the switch for more
Multifunction LCD
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Display Panel
display will also show the user if any engine or transmission fault
codes are present as well as give a description of the fault. The rear cab's blower fan is controlled by this switch. The blower
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Blower Heater Fan
20 fan is used to heat the cab and has a HIGH and LOW speed
Switch
Transmission Warning position.
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9 This light illuminates when a problem occurs with the transmission

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Windshield Washer Pressing and holding this switch will activate the windshield
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Switch washers. Once the switch is released, the washers turn off.
10 High Beam Indicator This light tells the operator that high beam headlights are selected.

This3-position switch controls the windshield wipers. The upper

11 Right Turn Indicator This light illuminates when the right turn signal is on. 22 Windshield Wiper Switch position turns the wipers on low speed, the middle position turns
the wipers OFF. The lower position turns the wipers on high speed.

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9. Rear cab select panel. Table 2-9 Rear Cab Select Plate

3 ITEM
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NAME
Indicator, Front Cab
DESCRIPTION
Indicator light shows that front cab is selected

4 2 Indicator, Rear Operator Station Indicator light shows that rear operators station is selected

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3 Indicator, Shifters In Neutral

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Indicator, Rear Park Brake Switch Thes red light is on if the rear parking brake switch is set
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This red light comes on if the parking brake is applied and
6 Indicator, Park Brake Applied

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rear ooperator station. It transfers control of the
8 Cab Select Switch accelerator, parking brake, transmission, and steering;
hower, service brake control remains active in both cabs
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C. FRONT CAB OPERATOR'S SEAT

The standard operator and passenger suspension seat (Figure 2-10) features several
adjustments for the operator’s comfort and to position the seat for optimum access to all
controls.
1. Lumbar Adjustment. To make the lumbar adjustment, turn knob until the seat is in desired
position. Note symbols on knob (+ or - ) to increase or decrease, and turn knob in the desired
direction.

2. Back Angle Adjustment. To adjust backrest to the desired angle, turn knob until the backrest

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the rear, and turning the knob counterwise will angle the seat back more forward.

3. Height Control Adjustment. To adjust height of seat to the desired position, turn knob as

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indicated by the plus (+) symbol to increase height of seat or turn knob in the direction of the

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minus (-) symbol to lower the seat.

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BACKREST ADJUSTMENT

REAR HEIGHT
AND INCLINATION
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ADJUSTMENT

FRONT HEIGHT
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FORE/AFT
ADJUSTMENT

BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT

FORE/AFT HEIGHT CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT

FRONT SIDE

Figure 2-10. Front Cab Seats

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The optional operator and passenger Scissor suspension seat (Figure 2-11) features several
adjustments for the operator’s comfort and to position the seat for optimum access to all
controls.

1. Height Control Adjustment. To adjust height of seat to the desired position, turn knob as
indicated by the plus (+) symbol to increase height of seat or turn knob in the direction of the
minus (-) symbol to lower the seat.

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FORE/AFT HEIGHT CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT

FRONT SIDE

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D. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE CONTROLS FROM OUTSIDE

OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH CAN RESULT.

1. Starting Procedure

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WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE
TOW TRACTOR BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

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(a) Adjust the operator’s seat so that all controls may be comfortably reached.
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(N), and the emergency stop button is not activated.
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(c) Check that all other switches are OFF.

(d) Turn the STOP, RUN, START switch clockwise to RUN. The glow plug light will
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start.
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OPERATE STARTER MOTOR MORE THAN 30 SECONDS WITHOUT

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(f) Turn the STOP, RUN, START switch to START.

(g) Start the engine and then check the engine oil pressure gauges and the voltmeter.
Observe that they are within limits. Ensure that all warning indicators are
extinguished.

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Temperature 185-200°F (85-93 °C)

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Engine Oil Pressure 30-90 psi (241-621 kPa)
Transmission Fluid Temperature 160-210 °F (71-99°C)

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Voltmeter +24 Volts

(h) Allow the engine to idle for approximately 5 minutes (warm up).

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check of all accessory systems should be performed at this time, ensuring they
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steering mode select switch to the desired steering mode.

(k) Depress the foot brake pedal. Release the parking brake by setting the parking brake
switch to OFF and wait until the PARK BRAKE indicator light extinguishes.
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WARNING: DO NOT SHIFT TRANSMISSION WHILE HANDLING

AIRCRAFT.
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2. Parking Brake Operation

WARNING: ALWAYS SET THE PARKING BRAKE ON BEFORE

SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE OR EXITING THE CAB. FAILURE TO
SET THE PARKING BRAKE CAN RESULT IN THE TRACTOR
ROLLING AWAY, CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH,
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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THE TRACTOR IS MOVED. EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY
SITUATION, DO NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHILE THE
TRACTOR IS IN MOTION. PARKING BRAKE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

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(a) To set the park brake, move the parking brake switch to the ON position, and observe
that the park brake applied indicator illuminates.

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(b) To release the park brake, move the parking brake switch to the OFF position, and
observe that the park brake applied indicator turns off.
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Note or reverse gear is selected via the transmission shift selector. If not, the horn
will sound as a warning.
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(c) The remote hand pump, located above the passenger side ballast compartment,
provides a means of releasing the parking brake should the main piston pump and the
emergency pump fail. To use the emergency hand pump, follw these steps:
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(2) Remove the handle from its storage location and insert it into the hand pump.
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(3) Pump until 1800 psi is shown on the gauge. DO NOT EXCEED 2500 psi.
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(4) To reactivate the park brake, push down on the knob and rotate counter-
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3. Transmission Range Selection

(a) The transmission selector is an electronic control unit with a stick type selector.
There is a forward and reverse selector side for the transmission selector. The selector
control normally resides in the neutral position. The desired direction of travel is
always selected starting from the neutral position. Forward gears are selected by
depressing the button on top of the shifter joystick and pushing it forward. Pushing
the joystick to the right will up-shift and pushing it to the left will down shift. The
desired gear can be observed on the gauge on the dash. Reverse is done in the

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will select Reverse 1. To up-shift, follow the same procedures as for selecting a
forward gear. Note there are 4 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds.

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the gear most appropriate for the conditions. Shift to the next higher speed when the
top speed in any particular gear is reached. Do not tow farther than 6.2 miles (10 km)
or faster than 6 mph (10 km/hr). Only tow aircraft in first or second gear.

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normal sequence of speeds. Downshifting will produce a braking effect, unless the
engine is stopped. In that case, no braking will occur.
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CAUTION: DO NOT COAST THE TOW TRACTOR IN NEUTRAL.

DOING SO MAY RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE
TRANSMISSION.
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CAUTION: NEVER SHIFT FROM ANY FORWARD GEAR TO REVERSE

OR FROM REVERSE TO ANY FORWARD GEAR WHILE THE
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STOP SUDDENLY.
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(e) Neutral (N). Select Neutral when starting the engine, when checking the tractor’s
accessories, and when idling the engine for extended periods. Use NEUTRAL with
the parking brake set if leaving the tractor unattended with the engine running.
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(f) 1-2-3-4 Range Selections. Occasionally, certain conditions make it necessary to

restrict shifting to a lower range. In addition to more pulling power at lower speeds,
these selections provide progressively greater engine braking for going down medium
grades. (The lower the gear range, the greater the braking effect.)

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(g) Reverse 1-2. Select a speed range in Reverse adequate to the task at hand. The
reverse gears work in the same manner as the forward speed ranges.

(h) Rear Cab Shift Selector. The Rear Cab Shift Selector is tagged with four forward
speeds and two reverse. The third and fourth forward gears are the same. Otherwise,
the rear cab shifter operates identically to the front cab shifter.

4. Cab Selection
To transfer operational control between the front and rear cabs.

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WARNING: MOVING THE CAB SELECT SWITCH WHILE THE

TRACTOR IS IN MOTION CAN CAUSE THE TRACTOR TO LOSE
CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DEATH, SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

(a) Stop the tractor.

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(c) Set the parking brake switch to the ON position, and observe that the park brake
applied indicator illuminates.

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CAUTION: PRESS THE RELEASE LATCH (THE RAISED PORTION OF
THE ROCKER SWITCH) PRIOR TO MAKING A SELECTION FROM

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SELECTION. FORCING THE SWITCH INTO POSITION WILL
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DAMAGE THE LOCKING DEVICE, ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO BE
ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATED.
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(d) To select front to rear or rear to front cab control, press the release latch (the raised
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portion of the rocker switch) and press the rocker switch to make the selection. The
switch should lock in position. All controls except the service brake pedal will
transfer to the other cab. To make another cab control selection, the change must be
initiated from the cab (front or rear) that was selected.
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TOW TRACTOR, THE OPERATOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT EMPLOYEES MUST BE TRAINED ON THE
OPERATION OF THE UNIT AND ITS STEERING MODES. ALL
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PERSONNEL SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF POSSIBLE DANGEROUS

SITUATIONS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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WARNING: WHEN THE GT110 UNIT IS IN OPERATION, ALL

PERSONNEL EXTERNAL TO THE VEHICLE NEED TO MAINTAIN A
SAFE DISTANCE FROM FRONT AND REAR WHEEL WELLS TO
AVOID CONTACT WITH THE WHEELS OR BECOME TRAPPED
BETWEEN THE VEHICLE FRAME AND THE WHEEL:

· SINCE THE GT110 CAN STEER WITH FOUR WHEELS, IT IS VERY

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MUCH FASTER THAN A CONVENTIONAL ROAD VEHICLE;

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· WHEN STEERING, THE WHEELS WILL PROTRUDE OUTSIDE
THE WHEEL WELL;

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CONTACT IS CRITICAL.
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(a) The steering modes are operated through a Steering Logic Controller (SLC). The SLC
contains an LCD display and eight white buttons, with blue back lighthing, to
confirm the mode selected. On the GT110 unit, only the three left white buttons on
the top row are utilized (see Figure 2-13).
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(b) When the Start/Run/Stop switch is moved from Stop to Run, the LCD display back-
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lighting will illuminate and “TUG Technologies Corporation” will be written in the
display for a period of about 3-5 seconds. Simultaneously, the (8) blue lights will
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illuminate for about 5 seconds. The company name will extinguish and two audio
beeps will be heard and all (8) lights will flash in synchronization.
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(c) After the two audio beeps, seven of the (8) lights will extinguish and one will remain
brightly illuminated. The single blue light illuminated will be the TRACK (front
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wheel steering) mode button because this is the default steering mode. If the rear
wheels are not centered at this point, the light will be flashing. There are three ways
to bring rear axle into center position.

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TRACK
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(2) Turn the steering wheel back and forth.

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(3) Turn off the park brake, place the tractor into gear, and start moving in either
forward or reverse. The rear axle will slowly swing into the center position
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as the tractor moves.

With any of these methods, the blue light will become solid (and discontinue
flashing) when the rear axle is centered. The screen will display the image shown in
Figure 2-14, also indicating a centered rear axle.

(d) With the GT-110 park brake on, and the unit running, ensure that no one is near the
tractor as the axles will be turning.

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Figure 2-14. Rear Axle Indicators

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(e) Press the key pad button for the desired steering mode. If both axles are centered
then the selected mode button will be blue. If the light is flashing, press and hold the
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button until this light turns solid. The steering system is now in the desired steering
mode and can be driven normally.
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Note NOTE: Alternatively, the steering wheel can be turned back and forth or the
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tractor can be placed into gear and be allowed to move. Either of these
actions will cause the rear axle to automatically align to the correct position
based on the front axle’s position.
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(f) The LCD display always shows the position of the rear axle because the rear axle is
the only axle being controlled by the steering computer. The front axle is solely
controlled by the steering wheel (i.e. the operator).

(g) The steering mode can be changed at any time while the transmission is in first or
second gear AND the steering angle is less than 10 degrees to either the right or left.

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(h) The steering mode can be changed at any angle while the transmission is in neutral.

(i) If the transmission is placed into either 3rd or 4th gear, the LCD display will give a
warning beep and will place the system into TRACK mode. If the tractor is moving,
the rear axle will lock into place the next time that the operator brings it to the center
position. If the tractor is not moving, turning the steering wheel will move the rear
axle to the center position automatically. For safety reasons, no other modes besides
TRACK mode can be used in 3rd or 4th gears due the achievable speeds in these
gears.

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(j) When the transmission is downshifted to 1st or 2nd gear, the steering mode can again
be switched to any of the three modes but will remain in TRACK mode until another

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To raise or lower the front cab:

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POSSIBLE INJURY.
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WARNING: DO NOT LOWER THE CAB UNTIL ASSURED THAT NO
PERSONNEL ARE NEAR OR UNDERNEATH IT. DO NOT LOWER OR
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RAISE THE CAB IF ANYONE ELSE IS ENTERING OR EXITING OR

WORKING NEAR THE FRONT HITCH. OTHERWISE, SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY MIGHT RESULT.
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lower the cab.
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(b) Press and hold the upper part of the CAb Lift Switch to raise the cab. Press and hold
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7. Back Up Alarm
The back-up alarm activates automatically anytime the transmission is put into Reverse (R)
and the tractor’s START-RUN-STOP switch is in RUN. Since it is wired into the same circuit
as the back-up lights, it will sound anytime the back-up lights are on.

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8. Moving an Aircraft
Each individual airline has established procedures for attaching the tractor to an aircraft,
detaching the tractor from an aircraft, or for towing or pushing back an aircraft. All operators
must be familiar with these procedures prior to operating the tractor in any aircraft related
operations. Aircraft should only be towed in low gear to prevent transmission/power train
overheating.

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9. Shutdown Procedure

(a) Bring the tractor to a full stop.

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10. Centralized On-Board Chassis Lubrication System

This system will automatically or manually provide lubricant to several points on the tow
tractor, including king pins, ball joints, steering cylinders, and bolsters. The system requires
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manual lubrication if the lines have run out of grease or have been drained for any reason.
The lube system unit is centrally located on the front bulkhead within the engine
compartment. To manually lubricate the system, press the pushbutton located on the bottom
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of the unit (Figure 2-15).

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Note: Failing to allow the engine to cool down properly may cause
Note permanent damage to the turbocharger assembly.
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Figure 2-15. Autmatic Lubrication System Reservoir

11. Internal Jacking System (Option)

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(For tractors that do not have this option, please refer to Chapter 2, Section 1 for jacking
instructions).
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WARNING: BE CERTAIN THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF

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THE UNDERSIDE AND ARE WELL AWAY FROM THE TRACTOR

PRIOR TO USING THE INTERNAL JACKING FEATURE.
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and the transmission shifter must be in neutral (N) for the system to work.
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(a) To raise the tractor using the internal jacking system:

(1) Visually ensure that personnel are not near or underneath the tractor.

(2) Check that the parking brake is ON and that the transmission shifter is in
neutral (N). Start the engine.

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CAUTION: TO AVOIUD GETTING THE TRACTOR INTO POSSIBLY

UNSTABLE POSITION, DO NOT RAISE BOTH ENDS OF IT AT THE
SAME TIME.

(3) Open the jacking system shuoff valve.

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controls one jack. Select the valve(s) that operate(s) the desired jack(s). It is
recommended that one side of the tractor be raised at a time.

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(6) Repeate steps (4) and (5) as necessary.

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(7) Place blocks or jack stands underneath the tractor before performing any
work.

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(b) To lower the tractor using the internal jacking system:

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(1) Visually ensure that personnel are not near or underneath the tractor.

(2) Remove the blocks or other supporting materials from underneath the
vehicle.

(3) Check that the transmission is still in neutral (N), parking brake is ON, and
start the engine if it has been shut down.

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(4) To lower the tractor, push in the appropriate jack operating valve handle(s) as
required until tractor is completely down.

(5) Once the tractor is lowered, push in and hold the appropriate jack handle(s)
until each jack is fully retracted.

(6) Close the jacking system shutoff valve

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