Buhler 485 Operation Cab Controls & Instruments Master Light Switch, Hazard Warning Light Switch

3-19 Section 3 - Operation

Cab Controls & Instruments

Master Light Switch

The master light switch (1) has 4 positions.. Position A - Full counterclockwise is off.. Position B - Headlights and parking lights

Position C - Headlights and parking lights and lower work lights

Position D - All work lights, headlights and parking lights..

Hazard Warning Light Switch

Push the top of the rocker switch (2) to activate the hazard lights.. Push the bottom of the switch to turn the hazard lights off..

Multi Function Switch

The lever type multifunction switch (3) operates the horn, turn signals, headlight flash and is used to select high or low beam..

Turn Signals - Move the lever upward to indicate a right turn, or downward to indicate a left turn.. The turn signal warning light on the warning light bar will flash when the signals are operated.. The opposite warning light on the warning light bar will also light, but will remain steady.. The turn signal must be manually returned to neutral after the turn is completed.. An audible warning will sound if the turn signals are left on for more than two minutes

Headlights (High/Low Beams) - With the master light switch in positions B, C or D, the multifunction switch lever can be pulled toward the steering column to change the headlights between high and low beam..

		C	D
			LOWER
B			UPPER
		HEAD
A		OFF
			2
			1
			F3-18
			3
		C	D
B		LOWER
	HEAD		UPPER
A OFF
			ETHER
			4
			F3-17

Headlight Flash - With the master light switch in position A (Off), the multifunction switch lever can be pulled toward the steering column to flash the high or low beams of the headlights..

Horn - Press the button on the end of the multifunction switch lever to activate the horn..

Ether Cold Start Button

The ether cold start button (4) is used to inject ether, a highly combustible substance, into the engine intake manifold.. Ether will ignite in the engine at temperatures far below those needed to ignite diesel fuel..

Use the ether to assist the engine starting in temperatures at or below 0° C (32° F)..

Note: See cold-weather starting on page 3-51 for detailed operation.

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