MH3049 Material Handler Caterpillar


Operator Controls

Usage:

MH3049 HPB
Note: Your machine may not be equipped with all of the controls that are described in this topic.


Illustration 1g03226016
(1) Hydraulic lockout control
(2) Travel control pedal
(3) Service hour meter
(4) Camera display
(5) Monitor
(6) Right side seat console switches
(7) Right side control panel switches
(8) Engine start switch
(9) Air conditioning and heating control
(10) Radio
(11) Operator seat
(12) Joystick controls
(13) Emergency cab lowering control valve


Illustration 2g03334021
(14) Parking brake
(15) Swing brake
(16) Auxiliary
(17) Cab lights
(18) Boom lights
(19) Magnet control
(20) Window washer
(21) Window wiper


Illustration 3g03334020
(22-25) Cab riser controls
(26) Oscillating axle control
(27) Operation mode control
(28-37) Stabilizer controls

Hydraulic Lockout Control (1)

The lever for the hydraulic lockout control is located at the left side of the left console.

Locked - Move the joysticks to the HOLD (center) position. Move the lever for the hydraulic lockout control backward to the LOCKED position. The parking brake, the oscillating axle lock, and the swing brake are engaged when the hydraulic lockout control is LOCKED. All of the factory installed hydraulic controls will become inoperable, except for the steering and brakes.

Note: Make sure that the lever for the hydraulic lockout control is in the LOCKED position before attempting to start the engine. If the lever is in the UNLOCKED position, the engine start switch will not function.

Unlocked - Move the lever for the hydraulic lockout control forward to the UNLOCKED position. All of the factory installed hydraulic controls will become operable.

Travel Control Pedal (2)

Note: Retract all stabilizers and release the parking brake before machine travel.

The travel control pedal is located at the right side of the cab floor.

The function of the travel control pedal will be determined by which operation control mode is selected.

See "Operation Mode Control (27)" for additional information.

Service Hour Meter (3)

Service Hour Meter - This display indicates the total operating hours of the engine. Use the display to determine the service hour maintenance intervals.

Camera Display (4)

The rear view camera system is a closed circuit television system that is designed to supplement the view for the operator during machine operation. If equipped, the monitor will be located in the cab and a camera will be located in the middle of the counterweight. For information regarding the camera display, refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Camera".

Monitor (5)

The monitor is used in order to display various operating information of the machine. For more information on the operation of the monitor, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Monitoring System".

Engine Start Switch (8)


NOTICE

The engine start switch must be in the ON position and the engine must be running in order to maintain electrical functions and hydraulic functions. This procedure must be followed in order to prevent serious machine damage.


OFF - Insert the engine start switch key only while the start switch is in the OFF position. Remove the engine start switch key only while the engine start switch is in the OFF position. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position before you attempt to restart the engine. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position in order to stop the engine.

ON - Turn the engine start switch clockwise to the ON position in order to activate all cab circuits.

START - Turn the engine start switch clockwise to the START position in order to crank the engine. Release the engine start switch key after the engine starts. The start switch will return to the ON position.

Note: If the engine does not start after 30 seconds, return the engine start switch to the OFF position. Wait for 2 minutes before you return the engine start switch to the START position .

To start the engine, the battery disconnect switch must be on and the hydraulic lockout control must be in the locked position. For details, see the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting".

Air Conditioning and Heating Control (9)

The heater/air conditioner provides comfort for the operator that is working under various temperature conditions. For more information on the air conditioning and heater controls, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Air Conditioning and Heating Control".

Radio (10)

This machine may be equipped with a radio. For more information, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Radio".

Operator Seat (11)

The operator seat and the console have various adjustments in order to meet a wide range of operators. For more information, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Seat".

Joystick Controls (12)

The joystick control is used to control the front steering wheels and the functions of the work tools. For more information on the individual functions of the joysticks, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Joystick Controls".

Emergency Cab Lowering Control Valve (13)

The emergency cab lowering controls are located on the left side of the cab near the base of the operators seat.

If the engine is shut down or the hydraulic system is disabled, the operator can still lower the cab riser. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Equipment Lowering with the Engine Stopped".

Parking Brake Control (14)


NOTICE

Do not engage the parking brake while the machine is moving unless the wheel brakes fail. The use of the parking brake as a wheel brake in regular operation will cause severe damage to the parking brake system.


Parking brake control - To engage the parking brake, press the button for the parking brake control. When the parking brake is ENGAGED, the red indicator light on the button will illuminate. The machine icon on the monitor will also display the wheels as red.

Press the button again in order to release the parking brake. When the parking brake is DISENGAGED, the green indicator light on the button will illuminate. The machine icon on the monitor will also display the wheels as green.

Swing Brake Control (15)


NOTICE

Do not use the swing brake to stop the upper frame during swing operation. Machine damage can result.


Swing brake control - In order to engage the swing brake, press the button for the swing brake control. When the swing brake is ENGAGED, the red indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Press the button again in order to release the swing brake. When the swing brake is DISENGAGED, the green indicator light on the button will turn illuminate

Auxiliary (16)

Auxiliary control - In order to ENABLE the auxiliary function, press the button for the auxiliary control. When the auxiliary function is ENABLED, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Press the button again in order to DISABLE the auxiliary function. The indicator light on the button will not illuminate.

Cab Lights (17)

Cab lights - In order to turn the cab lights ON, press the button for the cab lights. When the cab lights are ON, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Press the button again in order to turn the cab lights OFF. The indicator light on the button will not illuminate.

Boom Lights (18)

Boom lights - In order to turn the boom lights ON, press the button for the boom lights. When the boom lights are ON, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Press the button again in order to turn the boom lights OFF. The indicator light on the button will not illuminate.

Magnet Control (19)

Magnet control (if equipped) - In order to ENABLE the magnet, press the button for the magnet control. When the magnet is ENABLED, the indicator light on the button will illuminate and a current generator meter will appear on the monitor screen

Press the button again in order to DISABLE the magnet. The indicator light on the button will not illuminate and the current generator meter will disappear from the monitor screen

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Magnet Control".

Window Washer (20)

Window washer - Push window washer button in order to activate the window washer. While the switch is depressed, the indicator light will come on and washer fluid will spray from the nozzle. The window wiper will also operate while the switch is depressed. After the switch is released for approximately 3 seconds, the window wiper will stop.

Window Wiper (21)


NOTICE

If the wiper does not operate with the switch in the ON position, turn the switch off immediately. Check the cause. If the switch remains on, motor failure can result.



NOTICE

If the washer is used continuously for more than 20 seconds or used when no washer solution comes out, motor failure can result.


Window wiper - Push the window wiper button in order to activate the window wiper. Whenever the switch is depressed, the mode of the window wiper will change according to the indicator light that is illuminated.

Intermitten - When the window wiper button is depressed one time, the first indicator light will turn on. The window wiper will operate intermittently.

Low - When the window wiper button is depressed two times, the first and second indicator light will turn on. The window wiper will operate continuously on low.

High - When the window wiper button is depressed three times, the first, second, and third indicator light will turn on. The window wiper will operate continuously on high.

OFF - When the window wiper switch is depressed four times, the indicator lights will turn off. The window wiper stops.

Cab Riser Controls (22-25)

Cab riser controls - The cab riser controls are used in order to raise, lower, extend, and retract the cab. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cab Riser Control".

Note: When the cab is not fully retracted, the parking brake and swing brake will be automatically applied. Fully retract the cab in order to release the swing brake and parking brake.

Oscillating Axle Control (26)


NOTICE

The oscillating axle must be locked while work tools are being used to prevent damage of the machine. The oscillating axle must be locked before the boom and the stick are removed in order to prevent tipping of the machine.


Oscillating axle control - To engage the oscillating axle lock, press the button for the oscillating axle lock control. When the oscillating axle lock is ENGAGED, the red indicator light on the button will illuminate. The machine icon on the monitor will also display the rear axle as red. The rear axle will not oscillate.

Press the button again in order to release the oscillating axle lock. When the oscillating axle lock is DISENGAGED, the green indicator light on the button will illuminate. The machine icon on the monitor will also display the rear axle as green. The rear axle will oscillate.

Operation Mode Control (27)

Operation mode control - The operation mode control allows the operator to change the direction of the travel pedal controls, steering controls, and stabilizer controls in relation to the orientation of the upper structure over the undercarriage.

Press the operation mode control button in order to switch between "Boom Over Steering" mode and "Counterweight Over Steering" mode.

  • "Boom Over Steering" mode defines the steering wheels as the front of the machine.

  • "Counterweight Over Steering" mode defines the steering wheels as the rear of the machine.

Select the "Boom Over Steering" mode when the boom is located over the front steering wheels.

Select the "Counterweight Over Steering" mode when the counterweight is located over the steering wheels.

Note: When carrying a load, center the boom over the front steering wheels and select the "Boom Over Steering" mode.



Illustration 4g03334335
(A) Boom Over Steering Mode
(B) Counterweight Over Steering Mode

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Boom Over Steering Mode

The "Boom Over Steering" mode defines the steering wheels as the front of the machine. Indicator (A) will illuminate when the "Boom Over Steering" mode has been selected. When this mode is selected, the travel pedal, steering controls, and stabilizer controls will operate as described in the table below:

Table 1
Boom Over Steering Mode 
Controls  Boom is Located Over the Steering Wheels  Boom is Located Over the Fixed Axle 
Steering Control(1)  Steer Left  Steer Right  Steer Left  Steer Right 
Move the thumb wheel to the left Move the thumb wheel to the right  Move the thumb wheel to the right  Move the thumb wheel to the left 
Travel Control Pedal  Forward Travel  Reverse Travel  Forward Travel  Reverse Travel 
Push the top of the travel pedal Push the bottom of the travel pedal  Push the bottom of the travel pedal  Push the top of the travel pedal 
Stabilizer Control  See "Stabilizer Controls (28-37)" 
(1) Steering is controlled by the thumb wheel that is located on the right joystick. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Joystick Controls".

Counterweight Over Steering Mode

The "Counterweight Over Steering" mode defines the steering wheels as the rear of the machine. Indicator (B) will illuminate when the "Counterweight Over Steering" mode has been selected. When this mode is selected, the travel pedal, steering controls, and stabilizer controls will operate as described in the table below:

Table 2
Counterweight Over Steering Mode 
Controls  Counterweight is Located Over the Steering Wheels  Counterweight is Located Over the Fixed Axle 
Steering Control(1)  Steer Left  Steer Right  Steer Left  Steer Right 
Move the thumb wheel to the left Move the thumb wheel to the right  Move the thumb wheel to the right  Move the thumb wheel to the left 
Travel Control Pedal  Forward Travel  Reverse Travel  Forward Travel  Reverse Travel 
Push the top of the travel pedal Push the bottom of the travel pedal  Push the bottom of the travel pedal  Push the top of the travel pedal 
Stabilizer Control  See "Stabilizer Controls (28-37)" 
(1) Steering is controlled by the thumb wheel that is located on the right joystick. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Joystick Controls".

Stabilizer Controls (28-37)

Note: Ensure that all stabilizers are raised completely before machine travel.

Note: Ensure that all stabilizers are engaged with the ground before performing lifting operations.



Illustration 5g03356228

All stabilizers UP (28) - Press this button in order to raise all of the stabilizers at the same time. When the stabilizers are fully raised, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

All stabilizers DOWN (29) - Press this button in order to lower all of the stabilizers at the same time. When the stabilizers are fully lowered, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

The "Operation Mode Control" will determine how stabilizer controls (30-37) function.

  • The "Boom Over Steering" mode defines the steering wheels as the front of the machine.

  • The "Counterweight Over Steering" mode defines the steering wheels as the rear of the machine.

See "Operation Mode Control (27)" for additional information.

Left front stabilizer UP (30) - Press this button in order to raise the left front stabilizer. When the stabilizer is fully raised, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Right front stabilizer UP (31) - Press this button in order to raise the right front stabilizer. When the stabilizer is fully raised, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Left front stabilizer DOWN (32) - Press this button in order to lower the left front stabilizer. When the stabilizer is fully lowered, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Right front stabilizer DOWN (33) - Press this button in order to lower the right front stabilizer. When the stabilizer is fully lowered, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Left rear stabilizer UP (34) - Press this button in order to raise the left rear stabilizer. When the stabilizer is fully raised, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Right rear stabilizer UP (35) - Press this button in order to raise the right rear stabilizer. When the stabilizer is fully raised, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Left rear stabilizer DOWN (36) - Press this button in order to lower the left rear stabilizer. When the stabilizer is fully lowered, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

Right rear stabilizer DOWN (37) - Press this button in order to lower the right rear stabilizer. When the stabilizer is fully lowered, the indicator light on the button will illuminate.

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