Operation
Compressed air system
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6.18 Compressed air system
The compressed air system supplies the brake system and the pneumatic system with
compressed air.
The following processes of the machine are performed by the pneumatic system:
Switching off all-wheel drive.
Switching on differential locks.
Folding the rear view mirror.
Swing climbing ladder.
Switching manual transmission, turtle, rabbit I, II operating modes.
Setting the rotating seat.
Raising and lowering the warning signs.
In addition to the pneumatic system, the air compressor also supplies to:
The compressed air service connectors on the machine.
The blow-out gun in the driver’s cabin.
The water spray system (optionally available)
In any case, ensure that the stop cock (3) of the pneumatic system is always open
because otherwise a large part of the pneumatic system is out of operation. The stop
cock is situated above the manual transmission.
3
The stop cock is open in the position shown (3). To close, turn it by 90°.
The exact reservoir pressure of the compressed air system (4) is displayed on the R-
Touch.
4
All pneumatically controlled switching processes can only be reliably performed if there
is sufficient pressure in the compressed air system. If the pressure in the compressed
air system is insufficient, the R-Touch displays the following warning icon .
The machine must not be moved while this icon is displayed on the R-Touch.