Thomas 153 User Manual

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17. Air Cleaner Indicator Light: This light will
illuminate when there is an obstruction in the intake or
when the air filter needs servicing. If this light illuminates,
stop the engine and service the cleaner (see section 4.9).
18. Pre-heat Indicator Light: This light will illuminate
when the ignition key is turned counter clockwise to
activate the engine glow plugs.
19. Dipped Beam Light Switch: This switch is a toggle
switch. Push up to turn the dipped beam lights on. These
lights are located on the front of the loader (not available
on all models).
20. Rotary Beacon Light Switch: This switch is a toggle
switch. Push up to turn the optional rotary beacon light on
(not available on all models).
21. Hazard Light Switch: This switch is a toggle switch.
Push up to turn the optional hazard light on (not available
on all models).
22. Work Light Switch: This switch is a toggle switch.
Push up to turn the optional work light on (not available
on all models). The light is located on the back of the
loader.
23. Auxiliary Hydraulics Front Switch: This switch is
a toggle switch. Push up to provide a continuous flow
of
hydraulic oil to the quick couplers when using an
attachment (not available on all models).
24. Lift Arm Supports: For safety while performing
service or maintenance, the loader is equipped with a lift
arm support device. Refer to section 2.6 for details.
25. Hi-Flow Hydraulic Switch: This switch is a toggle
switch. Push up to turn the hi-flow hydraulics on (not
available on all models).
2.2 CONTROL LEVER HANDLES
1. Two Speed Switch (not available on all models):
This switch provides alternate switching. Press to activate
Hi-Speed function. Pressing and releasing the switch a
second time will return the loader to the Low-Speed
function. (Fig. 2.2A)
2. Horn Switch (not available on all models): This
switch is a momentary switch. Pressing and holding the
switch will activate the horn. Releasing the switch
deactivates the horn. (Fig. 2.2A)
3 & 4. Electric Solenoid Auxilliary Switch: This
switch is a momentary switch. Pressing and holding the
switch in position 3 provides hydraulic flow to the female
quick coupling. Pressing and holding the switch in position
4 provides hydraulic flow to the male quick coupling.
Releasing the switch returns it to neutral, stopping the
hydraulic flow. (Fig. 2.2A)
5. LH Directional Signal Switch (not available on
all models): This switch is a momentary switch. Pressing
and holding this switch will activate the LH turn signal.
Releasing the switch deactivates the LH turn signal. (Fig.
2.2B)
6. RH Directional Signal Switch (not available on
all models): This switch is a momentary switch. Pressing
and holding the switch will activate the RH turn signal.
(Fig. 2.2B)
7 & 8. Hi-Flow Hydraulic Switch (not available on all
models): This switch is a momentary switch. Pressing and
holding the switch in position 7 activates the hi-flow
hydraulics to the male quick coupling. Pressing and
holding the switch in position 8 activates the hi-flow
hydraulics to the female quick coupling. Releasing the
switch returns it to neutral and stops the hi-flowhydraulic
flow. (Fig. 2.2B)
Fully retract lift arm
support pins before
raising or lowering lift
arms.
IMPORTANT
2. CONTROLS
LH Control Handle
RH Control Handle
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3
2
4
5
6
8
7
C3015
Fig. 2.2A
C3933
Fig. 2.2B

Thomas 153 Specifications

General

Brand	Thomas
Model	153
Category	Compact Loader
Language	English