HTH44T— CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Figure 2. HTH44T Controls and Indicators (Front)

Figures 2 and 3 (pages 12 and 13) show the location of the controls, indicators and general maintenance parts. The function of each control, indicator or maintenance part is explained below:

1.Seat – Place for operator to sit. Engine will not start unless operator is seated. Seat is adjustable.

2.Steering Control (right side) -Allows the unit to move in either a forward, reverse left or right direction.

3.Throttle Control Lever – Controls the speed of the engine. Move the hand lever forward to increase engine speed (high), backwards to decrease engine speed (low).

4.Light Switch – When activated, turns on six halogen lights. Lights offer better visibility when working indoors.

5.Ignition Switch – With key inserted turn clockwise to start engine.

6.Twin Pitch Control – Both pitch towers are linked together. One crank may be turned to adjust the blade pitch simultaneously or individually control for each set of blades.

7.Pre-Heat Indicator Light - Lights blue during engine start-up. Indicates that engine glow plugs are being pre- heated. Light will go off after approximately 10 seconds.

8.Charge Indicator Light - Lights red when electrical system is not charging properly.

9.Water Indicator Light - Lights red when water temperature is high.

10.Oil Indicator Light - Lights red when oil pressure is low.

11.Steering Control (left side) -Allows the unit to move in a forward or reverse direction only.

12.Retardant Spray Control Button – When pressed allows retardant spray to flow through the spray nozzle located at the front of the machine.

13.Radiator/Filler Cap Holds coolant or water necessary to keep engine at a safe operating temperature. Remove this cap to add water or antifreeze.

14.Kill Switch - Shuts down engine when operator is not sitting in seat.

15.Lights – Low voltage halogen light.

16.Hydraulic Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add hydraulic oil.

17.Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass - Indicates the level of the hydraulic oil in the reservoir.

18.Right Foot Pedal – Controls blade speed. Slow blade speed is accomplished by slightly depressing the foot pedal. Maximum blade speed is accomplished by fully depressing the foot pedal.

19.Spray Nozzle – Spray nozzle for retardant.

20.Left Foot Riser – Operator foot rest pedal.

21.Fuel Gauge/Filler Cap - Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Remove this cap to add fuel.

22.Hydraulic Reservoir – Part of frame. Holds hydraulic oil necessary for pump operation.

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