3 Description and Operation
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Do not remove or modify factory-installed walkways,
steps or handholds. Do not operate your vehicle unless all
of the factory-installed steps, walkways and handholds
are installed and in good working condition. If the
walkways, steps or handholds have been modified or
removed, or are not in good working order, anyone
attempting to enter or exit the vehicle could be injured or
killed.
3.1.3 Cab Tilting
The tractor comes equipped with an electrically operated cab
tilt system as standard equipment. Under power assist, the cab
can be tilted to 45 degrees. At 45 degrees, the safety prop is
automatically engaged.
The cab can be tilted MANUALLY to 90 degrees if needed.
This requires that the tilt cylinder be disconnected, and that a
suitable hoist be used to tilt the cab all the way to the 90-
degree position.
All tractors come standard with a cab air suspension. These
units are designed to work with the power cab tilt, and unlatch
automatically.
The electric cab tilt is designed to tilt the cab to 45 degrees at
which point the cab safety prop is automatically engaged. The
tilt system is not designed to provide a safety prop at any point
other than 45 degrees.
Figure 3 shows proper engagement
of the cab safety prop
.
Never work under the cab unless the safety prop is
properly engaged. The cab could fall and cause serious
injury or death. (See Figure 3 and Figure 4.)
Only tilt the cab far enough past the 45-degree point to
engage the safety bar. Attempting to fully extend the
cylinder past 45 degrees can cause pump and motor
damage. Check the cab tilt cylinder and bracket mounting
bolt for proper torque and wear! Failure to check and
operate the cab tilt system correctly can result in injury.
