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CONTROLS
Air conditioner switch
IMPORTANT: To avoid placing an
excessive load on the compressor, wait
until the engine is started and is running
smoothly before turning on the air
conditioner.
ACCESSORIES
Use this switch to turn on or off the cooling/
dehumidifying function. When this switch is
pressed while the engine is running with the
fan dial set to ON, the lamp lights up and the
cooling/dehumidifying function is turned on.
Press this switch again or turn the fan dial to
OFF to turn off the cooling/dehumidifying
function.
Lampisoff ....OFF
Lampison ....ON
Note: To prevent leakage of refrigerant gas
from the compressor’s seal, operate the air
conditioner at least once a week, regardless
of the season.
Note: The air conditioner will not function if
the temperature in the cab is low (3°C (38°F)
or lower).
Fan dial
Usethisswitchtoadjustthefanspeedinve
steps. Turning this switch to the OFF position
turns off the air conditioner.
AUTO ...... The airflow rate can be
automaticallyadjustedbasedon
the position of the temperature
control dial.
OFF ......... Turning off the fan and the air
conditioner.
1 to 5 ...... A larger number indicates larger
airflow rate.
Temperature control dial
Use
thisdialtoadjusttheairtemperature.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the
temperature. Turn the dial counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature.
Note: No warm air is emitted if the
temperature of the engine coolant is low.