Terex DTM 00101 (standard) Operation And Maintenance Manual

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4.7 Bucket Positioning (optional)The PT-100G machines are equipped with feature commonly referred to as“bucket positioning”. The bucket positioning system does not automatically levelyour attachment. Instead, it will maintain the current angle of the quick attach(relative to level) throughout the upward cycle of the lift arms.The bucket positioning feature can be turned on or off with the switch located onthe side console (item 14, section 4.1 ).Note: The bucket positioning function can be overridden by operating the curl ordump functions of the appropriate joystick.4.8 Electric Attachment ControlAttachments for the PT-100G are controlled by pressing various buttons on thejoysticks or switches in the cab. Most attachments are controlled hydraulically,but some require both hydraulic and electrical inputs. The upper 4 buttons on theleft joystick (4.8-1) send electrical current to the receptacle on the lift arms (4.8-2). Approved attachments requiring electrical inputs have a matching receptacle.Note: The electrical receptacle is not necessarily compatible with other brands.Use only approved attachments for proper function.4.9 Auto IdleThe PT-100G machines are equipped with a feature called Auto Idle. When acti-vated the feature causes the machine to idle down to conserve fuel when it is notcommanded to do work through the various controls and switches for 5 seconds.This feature can be enabled or disabled through the config menu found in theoperator interface section of this chapter.4 MACHINE DESCRIPTION / CONTROLS4.8-1 4.8-2Buttons45