Operation - controls
Dashboard controls
Stopping engine
Before stopping
engine ensure vehicle has completely stopped, apply handbrake and
select 'Park'.
Allow engine to
slow idle for at least 10 seconds before stopping particularly if you
have been running at high engine revs to avoid damage to the
turbo-charger bearings. If the engine stalls at any point, try to
restart immediately.
To stop engine
turn key anticlockwise.
Handbrake
Situated at the
left hand side of the operators seat. This should not be applied,
other than in an emergency, whilst the vehicle is in motion or
transmission damage may result.
A visual warning
illuminates on the ICM monitor (see following pages) when the
handbrake is applied and an audible alarm will sound if the machine
is moved whilst it is still applied.
The brake operates
on the rear drive shaft which may result in a slight movement of the
vehicle after it is applied.
Power steering
When turning do
not hold the steering tight on full lock as this will cause the
relief valve to blow off and the hydraulic system to overheat. Do not
turn the steering whilst the PHANTOM is stationary particularly when
on hard surfaces. This causes unnecessary, excessive pressures in the
steering system especially when wide tyres are fitted.
For information on
the optional four wheel steering system please see appendix 1 towards
the rear of this manual.
To adjust the
steering wheel position turn the knob on the side of the column
anti-clockwise and move the wheel backwards and forwards until you
find the most comfortable driving position and then re-lock by
turning the knob clockwise. Do not adjust whilst driving!