3-6 BA 35101/02/03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35201_02b320.fm
Operation
3.4 Functional description: telltales
Telltale check
All telltales come on briefly for a check when the ignition is switched on.
For your own safety and in order to avoid consequential damage to the
machine, have defective telltales immediately checked or replaced by an
authorised workshop!
Telltales and warning lights on the indicating instrument
Engine oil pressure telltale (red)
Comes on if the engine oil pressure is too low. In this case:
☞ Stop the machine
☞ Stop the engine immediately and check the oil level – see chapter 5 “Checking the
engine oil level” on page 5-5
Coolant level telltale (red)
Danger of engine breakdown if the telltale comes on with the engine running!
☞ Stop engine immediately
☞ Check the coolant level – see chapter 5 “Checking the coolant level” on
page 5-9
Alternator charge function telltale (red)
The telltale comes on when the ignition is turned on and goes out as soon as the engine
runs.
The V-belt or the charging circuit of the alternator is faulty if the telltale comes on with the
engine running. The battery is no longer charged.
Right/left turn indicators telltale (green)
Flashes intermittently when the turn indicators are used
Right/left turn indicators telltale (green) on rear attachment
Flashes intermittently when the turn indicators are used and a front or rear attachment is
connected electrically.
High beam telltale (blue)
Comes on if high beam is switched on, or during headlight flashing.