Abstract: A control system for a machine having traction devices, an implement, and a hydraulic system configured to drive the traction devices and the implement is disclosed. The control system may include a controller in communication with an operator interface and the hydraulic system. The controller may be configured to receive a signal from the operator interface to operate the machine according to a first predetermined control pattern, send signals to the to the hydraulic system to control the machine according to the first predetermined control pattern, receive a signal from the operator interface to operate the machine according to a second predetermined control pattern, and send signals to the hydraulic system to control the machine according to the second predetermined control pattern.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of protecting a plurality of instruments on a control console from damage or vandalism. An instrument panel assembly is mounted in the control console and includes a housing and an inner mechanism rotatably mounted with the housing. The inner mechanism has an instrument panel portion wherein the plurality of instruments are attached and a security panel portion that has a substantially planar and blank surface. The inner mechanism is rotated by an operator (not shown) from an operating position wherein the instrument panel portion is accessible and the plurality of instruments are exposed to a secured position. In the secured position, the security panel portion is accessible and the instrument panel portion is not accessible so that the plurality of instruments are not exposed.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a work machine includes a fluid supply tank, a visual sight gage assembly, and an air expansion tank. A plurality of tubes and lines connect the supply tank to the sight gage assembly and the air expansion tank to the sight gage assembly. An enclosure wall partially encloses the supply tank and is positioned at an angle greater than 90.degree. with a horizontal plane. The sight gage assembly is connected to the wall enclosure and is positioned at the same angle. The construction of the sight gage assembly prevents trapping of air in the assembly when the supply tank is filled with fluid. Thus false readings of the fluid level in the supply tank is avoided.

Abstract: An engine enclosure assembly for enclosing an engine area of a work machine includes a first fixed horizontal top enclosure and a second horizontal top enclosure which is hinged and moveable between a first closed position and a second open position. First and second hinges are connected to the second top enclosure and first and second opening devices are connected directly to the respective first and second hinges for opening the second top enclosure and for holding it in the open position.