Joystick Control
Note: The machine's steering and joystick control functions will be disabled when the operator's station door is opened approximately 150 mm (6.0 inch). Ensure the operator's station door is closed before operating the machine.
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The standard joystick control lever is a pull-back-to-raise, push-forward-to-lower type. Certain mining regulations require machines to be equipped with a push-right-to-raise, pull-left-to-lower type. Before operating the machine, ensure you are familiar with the operation of the type of joystick control lever on your machine. |
Joystick Control Lever - Standard Type
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The joystick control lever performs the functions as listed below.
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| FLOAT (1) - Push and hold the lever all the way forward for the FLOAT position. The bucket will lower to the ground and move up and down following the ground contour. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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Never use the FLOAT position to lower a loaded bucket. Machine damage can result from a bucket that falls too fast. |
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| LOWER (2) - Push the lever forward to lower the bucket. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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| RAISE (3) - Pull the lever back to raise the bucket. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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| DUMP (4) - Push the lever across to the right to dump the bucket. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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| TILT BACK (5) - Pull the lever across to the left to tilt the bucket back. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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| HOLD (6) - The lever will return to the HOLD position automatically when released. The bucket will remain in the selected position when in the HOLD position. |
Joystick Control Lever - Optional Type
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The joystick control lever performs the functions as listed below.
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| FLOAT (1) - Pull and hold the lever all the way across to the left for the FLOAT position. The bucket will lower to the ground and move up and down following the ground contour. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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Never use the FLOAT position to lower a loaded bucket. Machine damage can result from a bucket that falls too fast. |
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| LOWER (2) - Pull the lever across to the left to lower the bucket. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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| RAISE (3) - Push the lever across to the right to raise the bucket. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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| DUMP (4) - Push the lever forward to dump the bucket. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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| TILT BACK (5) - Pull the lever back to tilt the bucket back. The lever will return to the HOLD position when released. |
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| HOLD (6) - The lever will return to the HOLD position automatically when released. The bucket will remain in the selected position when in the HOLD position. |
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