Milton CAT RM 500 - Manual (Page 5)

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Operator’s Station
Ergonomic design emphasizes operator comfort, visibility and easy operation. The platform
slides side-to-side to increase versatility and productivity while reducing operator fatigue.
Hydraulically assisted sliding platform
allows the operator to position the
platform to any desired position to
provide good visibility to both sides of
the machine. Platform can be accessed
from either side of the machine.
Comfortable and durable seat has
adjustable fore/aft positioning, bottom
cushion height, suspension stiffness and
flip-up arm rests. Seat and side control
console rotates to seven positions to
enhance operator comfort.
Controls are conveniently located for
easy one-handed control while seated.
Propel lever with center detent allows
forward/reverse operation and variable
machine speed.
Adjustable steering column offers
telescoping and tilt features to provide a
comfortable operating position for the
operator.
Operational Controls
All machine controls, switches and gauges are positioned to minimize operator fatigue and
maximize productivity.
Clear instrumentation includes gauges
for engine oil pressure, engine coolant
temperature, rotor drive transmission oil
temperature, hydraulic oil temperature,
charging system voltage and fuel level.
Large analog gauges display propel
ground speed, engine rpm, engine hour
meter and fault codes.
Electronic Monitoring System
constantly monitors input signals from
sensors and switches in various
machine systems and alerts the operator
if a problem does occur.
Load control selection switch to
control propel speed manually or
automatically by the ECM.
Automatic steering control provides
four steering modes for maneuvering in
tight quarters: front steer only, crab
steer, coordinated steer and rear steer
only.
The side console features a padded arm
rest, the four mode steering switch,
speed control dial, propel lever, rotor
elevation, front and rear rotor hood
door switches, rear steering switch and
sliding operator’s station switch.
1 Electronic Monitoring System
2 Ground Speed Indicator
3 Engine Tachometer
4 Park Brake Switch
5 Propel Speed Selector Switch
6 Load Control Selection Switch
7 Rotor ON/OFF Switch
8 Engine Speed Switch
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