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Parking-Brake Lever
Whenever you shut off the engine, engage the parking brake
to prevent accidental movement of the machine. To engage
the parking brake, pull the parking-brake lever rearward
and up
(Figure
7). To release the parking brake, push the
parking-brake lever forward and down.
1. Parking-brake lever
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has 3 positions: O
S
.
TART
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever controls the speed of the engine, the speed
of the blades, and, in conjunction with motion-control levers,
the ground speed of the machine.. Moving the throttle lever
forward toward the F
AST
Moving it rearward toward the S
engine speed. Always run the machine with the throttle in the
F
position when cutting grass.
AST
Power-Takeoff (PTO) Switch
The power-takeoff (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades.
Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours that you operate
the machine with the key switch in the R
these times for scheduling regular maintenance.
Glow-Plug Light (Orange Light)
The glow-plug indicator light illuminates when you turn
the ignition switch to the O
seconds. When the light turns off, the engine is ready to start.
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Figure 7
, O
/P
FF
N
REHEAT
position increases the engine speed.
position decreases the
LOW
position. Use
UN
position. It remains lit for 6
N
Engine-Coolant-Temperature Warning
Light
This light illuminates and the cutting blades stop if the
engine-coolant temperature is high. If you do not stop the
machine and the coolant temperature rises another 11° C (20°
F), the engine stops.
Important: If the mower deck shuts down and the
temperature warning light is on, push the PTO knob
down, drive to a safe, flat area, move the throttle lever to
the S
position, move the motion-control levers into
LOW
the N
-
EUTRAL
LOCK
brake. Idle the engine for several minutes while it cools
to a safe level. Stop the engine and check the cooling
system; refer to
Charge-Indicator Light
The charge-indicator light illuminates when the system
charging circuit malfunctions.
Oil-Pressure-Warning Light
The oil-pressure warning light illuminates when the oil
pressure in engine drops below a safe level. If the oil pressure
is low, stop the engine and determine the cause. Repair the
damage before starting the engine again.
Fuel Gauge
, and
The fuel gauge
(Figure
remaining in the fuel tanks.
1. Fuel gauge
16
position, and engage the parking
Checking the Cooling System (page
8) indicates the quantity of fuel
Figure 8
42).
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