Manitowoc CD15

Published 3-30-2018, CTRL 636-05 3-5
CD15 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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6 – Steering Sync Switch
Top position held down – FOUR-WHEEL steer turned
ON.
If the rear wheels not centered light comes on, use the
steering sync switch to re-center the rear wheels. The
steering sync switch will by-pass the steer select switch and
place the steering in four-wheel steer mode allowing the
operator to re-center the rear wheels with the steering wheel
in the cab. The wheels not centered light will go off once rear
wheels are centered,
7 – Emergency Flasher Switch
This switch flashes all four turn signals.
Top position – emergency flashers ON.
Bottom position – emergency flashers OFF.
8 – Swing Lock Switch
Top position – swing lock APPLIED.
Center position – swing lock RELEASED.
9 – Swing Lock/Rear Wheels Not Centered Light
RED when the option swing lock is engaged.
AMBER when the rear wheels are not centered. To
select one of three steering modes the rear wheels must
be centered.
10 – Indicator Lights
See Figure 3-6 for identification of the indicator lights in the
gauge cluster.
Take immediate corrective action when a red or amber
warning light comes on.
11 – Fuel Gauge
Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
12 – Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
13 – Hourmeter
Indicates the total hours the engine has been operating. Use
this gauge to perform preventive maintenance scheduling.
14 – Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in rpm.
15 – Voltmeter
The voltmeter (battery gauge) indicates the voltage being
supplied to or from the batteries.
16 – 2WD/4WD Switch
This switch is used to select either two wheel drive or four
wheel drive.
Top position – 4WD.
Bottom position – 2WD.
17 – Steering Selection Switch
This switch is used to select one of three steering modes in
which the crane can be steered. The wheels must be aligned
in a straight forward direction before switching into another
steering mode. See Steering the Crane for more information.
Top position – CRAB steer.
Center position – TWO-WHEEL steer.
Bottom position – FOUR-WHEEL steer.
Press the button on the end of the turn signal selector lever
to sound the horn.Gauges and Indicators
18 – Parking Brake Switch
The parking brake switch is used to engage and disengage
the parking brake.
Top position – DISENGAGE the parking brake
Bottom position – ENGAGE the parking brake.
19 – Work Light/Head Light Switch
A three-position switch controls the crane’s lights.
Top position – Turn ON work lights, head lights, tail
lights, and instrument panel lights.
Center position – Turn OFF all lights.
Bottom position – Turn ON head lights, tail lights, and
instrument panel lights.
CAUTION
Avoid Crane Damage!
Do not apply the swing lock while swinging. Damage to
the crane can occur.
Disengage the swing lock before swinging. Damage to
the crane can occur.
CAUTION
Avoid Crane Damage!
Do not engage the parking brake while the vehicle is
moving. Damage to the crane can occur.
Disengage the parking brake before driving. Damage to
the crane can occur.