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PTO Engagement Switch
Located on right fuel tank.
Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades.
Switch is pushed in to disengage the blades.
Note: If the engine overheats, the PTO will
automatically disengage. The PTO cannot be
engaged until the engine has cooled down. To
re-engage the PTO, push PTO switch in to
the disengaged position and then pull out to
engage. Refer to the Engine overheats in the
Troubleshooting section.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Located at the front of the left fuel tank.
The coolant temperature gauge monitors the
temperature of the engine coolant. An engine
overheating condition is indicated by the red area
on the gauge. An alarm will sound and the PTO
will disengage. Refer to the Warning Buzzer in the
Troubleshooting section.
Note: If the engine coolant level is below the
indicator line on the overow bottle when the engine
is cold, the coolant temperature gauge may not
register correctly during operation. Refer to Check
Engine Coolant Level in Maintenance.
Voltmeter
Located next to the Coolant Temperature Gauge at
the front of the left fuel tank.
The voltmeter measure the voltage output of the
alternator. Both high and low voltages will potentially
damage the battery.
Glow Plug Switch and Light
Located on the right fuel tank.
Depress and hold the switch to heat the glow plugs.
The glow plug light comes on when the glow plug
switch is depressed. The glow plug light indicates the
glow plugs are preheating the combustion chamber.
Low Oil Pressure Light
Located on the right fuel tank.
Light will come on when engine oil pressure is low
or lost.
Warning Buzzer
Located behind the seat under the air deector on
the electrical panel.
The buzzer is a warning signal that the engine
is overheating or the oil pressure is low. See the
Troubleshooting section.
Note: If the engine coolant level is below the
indicator line on the overow bottle when the engine
is cold, the warning buzzer may not sound if the
engine overheats. Refer to Check Engine Coolant
Level in Maintenance.
Deck Lift Pedal
Located at the right front corner of the oor pan.
Push the pedal forward with your foot to raise the
cutting deck. Allow the pedal to move rearward to
lower the cutting deck to the cut height that has been
set.
Pre-Start
Fill fuel tank on level ground.
Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Determining Fuel
The engine runs on clean, fresh diesel fuel with
a minimum octane rating of 40. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure
fuel freshness.
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at
temperatures above 20°F (-7°C) and winter grade
diesel fuel (No. 1-D or No. 1-D/2-D blend) below
20° F (-7° C). Use of winter grade diesel fuel at lower
temperatures provides lower ash point and pour
point characteristics, therefore easing startability and
lessening chances of chemical separation of the fuel
due to lower temperatures (wax appearance, which
may plug lters).
Use of summer grade diesel fuel above 20°F (-7°C)
will contribute toward longer life of the pump
components.
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