PANEL GP-INSTR 4942149 - Caterpillar

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Illustration 2 g00754724Travel at high speeds over rough terrain causes bucket movement and a swinging motion. The ride control system acts as a shock absorber by dampening forces from the bucket. This helps to stabilize the entire machine.The ride control switch is located on the switch panel.
Manual Ride Control - Press the bottom of the switch in order to turn on the ride control system at all travel speeds. The indicator (1) for ride control will be illuminated.
Automatic Ride Control - Press the top of the ride control switch in order to activate the automatic ride control system. The ride control system will automatically turn on if the ground speed exceeds 9.6 km/h (6 mph). The ride control system will automatically turn off if the ground speed is less than 9.6 km/h (6 mph) and if the bucket is being operated. The indicator for the automatic ride control (2) will be illuminated. The activation speed for the automatic ride control can be adjusted by a qualified service technician.Place the switch into the middle position in order to turn off the ride control system completely.The ride control system should be in the automatic mode or in the off position during loading operations.