PLATE 5087484 - Caterpillar

Transmission Neutralizer Switch
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The purpose of this feature is to allow the operator to quickly and easily downshift or temporarily neutralize the Autoshift transmission. The neutralizer switch is used to both downshift the transmission and to neutralize the transmission. The transmission is neutralized while the switch is held. If the switch is held for less than 1.2 seconds and then released, the transmission is downshifted one gear.Downshift Function
The downshift function is requested when the neutralizer switch is pressed and released within 1.2 seconds. When this occurs, the transmission downshifts one gear and remains in that gear for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, normal autoshift operation resumes (if autoshift is enabled). Normal autoshift operation may resume before the 5 seconds has expired if a speed or direction change occurs. Multiple downshift commands can be queued up, though the machine will not downshift until the machine is below the maximum speed for the next lower gear. The 5 second delay does not apply here as the speed inhibits will provide adequate delays between downshifts. If the neutralizer switch is held for longer than 1.2 seconds, no downshift command is given. If the transmission is in First gear when a downshift command is issued, the command shall be ignored. If the shift lever is in position 2, the downshift button will force the machine to be downshifted immediately and held in First gear for at least 5 seconds, or until a speed or direction change occurs. After 5 seconds, normal autoshift operation resumes (if autoshift is enabled). If the switch is held continuously for longer than 3 minutes, a level 2 diagnostic code (CID 0629 - FMI 04) will be logged. Upon the diagnostic code being cleared the transmission shall remain neutralized until the shift lever is cycled to neutral and back to a valid gear.Neutralizer Function
The operator may momentarily neutralize the transmission by pressing the neutralizer switch. While the switch is held, the transmission is neutralized. The transmission returns to the previous gear when the neutralizer switch is released, or to a lower gear if the switch is released within 1.2 seconds. Disengaging the directional clutch neutralizes the transmission, and the speed clutch remains engaged. This improves shift speed when the transmission is put back into gear. Normal autoshift operation may resume before the 5 seconds has expired if a speed or direction change occurs. If the switch is held continuously for longer than 3 minutes, a level 2 diagnostic code (CID 0629 - FMI 04) will be logged. Upon the diagnostic code being cleared the transmission shall remain neutralized until the shift lever is cycled to neutral and back to a valid gear.Ride Control Switch
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A three-position switch enables Ride control. In the held middle OFF position, the ride control function is disabled. The Ride Control function is held-on when the switch is in the ON position. In the held AUTO position, the ride control function activates the ride control solenoid valve when the ground speed is greater