Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge - TM-10-3930-644-14-P0025

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

switch. It is used to turn current on or off,

control flow of current to instrument panel

Depending upon engine coolant temperature,

gauges, and allow current to flow to the starter

the pointer of the gauge indicates one of three

motor solenoid. Turn the key all the way to the

colored areas on the dial: a white, or engine

right to crank the engine and release it as soon

warm-up area; a green, or safe operating area;

as the engine starts.

or a red danger area.

Optimum operating

temperature is indicated when the pointer is over

7. Choke Control

a mark in the center of the green area.

The choke control, located on the left side of the

The engine is not designed for continuous

instrument panel, controls the gasoline

operation at high temperatures. If normal work

carburetor choke plate.

loads on a level surface tend to produce near-

boiling temperatures, check the cooling system

Pull choke knob all the way out when starting a

thermostat, radiator pressure cap, temperature

cold engine. Gradually push choke knob in as

sender, coolant, radiator air passages, core, etc.

engine warms.

- to determine the cause and correct as

necessary.

8. Transmission Temperature Gauge

4. Fuel Gauge

The transmission temperature gauge, located on

right side of instrument panel, indicates

The panel mounted electric fuel gauge indicates

temperature of transmission oil.

The dial

the level of fuel in the fuel tank.

indicates from 100 to 250F. If gauge reaches

210F, stop truck and correct overheating

5. Hourmeter

condition.

The hourmeter (Fig 3-2) registers accumulated

OPERATOR'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT

engine running time to 9,999.9 hours and then

repeats itself. The figure on the right registers

The operator's seat is adjustable forward and backward

tenths of an hour.

for maximum comfort. The adjusting lever is located

below the front edge of the seat (Fig 3-3). Move lever to

6. Ignition Switch

the right to release seat lock, then move seat forward or

backward to desired position by shifting weight. Release

The standard ignition switch, located on the left

the lever to lock the seat in position.

side of the Instrument panel, is a three-position

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