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ahead. Means shall be provided to check operation of the light.
3.23.5 Transmission temperature monitor A remote indicating torque
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converter or transmission temperature gage shall be furnished. A high
temperature red indicator light shall be furnished in addition to the
gage. Means shall be provided to check operation of the light.
3.23.6 Air pressure monitor. When a compressed air system is
furnished, an air pressure gage shall be furnished and an audible
alarm which exceeds operating noise levels by 20 dB shall indicate
when air pressure is inadequate for proper brake operations.
3.23.7 Hourmeter. An hourmeter which registers the number of engine
operating hours up to a minimum of 9999 hours shall be provided. The
hourmeter shall be accessible for reading without removing any
component of the crane.
3.23.8 Fuel monitor. A fuel gage shall be provided.
3.23.9 Engine run control. An engine run control stroll be
furnished and shall be a keyless type. It shall have not less than
two positions: "On" and "Off". The switch shall control the actuation
of all electrical monitors and electrical equipment except the horn.
3.23.10 Light switches. "On-off" light switches shall be furnished
on the instrument panel. One switch shall control the forward flood
lamps, one switch shall control the rear floodlamps and one switch
shall control the boom floodlamps(s) as specified in 3.24.4. All
internal and external lights, the horn, and the backup alarm shall be
made inoperable when blackout lights are used (see 3.24.4.1) except
for warning lights, such as temperature and oil lights, which shall
remain operative in the blackout mode. One light switch conforming to
MS51113 shall be provided for the headlamps (see 3.24.4), blackout
headlight (see 3.24.4.1), two blackout stoplight-taillights (see
3.24.4.1), and instrument panel lights (see 3.22).
3.23.11 Braking pedal. The brake pedal shall be located for
convenient right foot operation and shall provide braking control
only. The pedal shall be a minimum of 2-1/2 inches wide and shall
have an all around clearance of not less than 2 inches except that 1
inch minimum clearance is acceptable next to the steering column
providing the pedal width is a minimum of 3-1/2 inches wide.
3.23.12 Engine speed control. Hand and foot engine speed control
throttles shall be provided. The engine speed control pedal shall be
installed for comfortable right foot operation and shall be located
to the right of and shall be free of interference from the brake
pedals. The engine speed control pedal shall have an all around
clearance of not less than 3 inches.
3.23.13 Transmission controls. Selective forward and reverse and
speed range controls shall be provided and shall be located for
convenient hand operation. Forward, reverse, and speed ranges shall
be labeled in accordance with SAE J298. Movement of the control lever
in a forward or upward direction shall cause forward motion of the
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