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and “START”. Insert key into switch and rotate
clockwise to the “ON” position. Rotate clockwise to
the next position to engage the starter (key must be
held against spring pressure in this position).
Note: Brake must be engaged, motion control levers
out (neutral lock position), and PTO switch “OFF”
to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator
to be in the seat to start the engine.)
Hour Meter
Located on the right fuel tank console.
The hour meter runs when the alternator is charging
and it records the number of hours that the engine
has run. If the ignition switch is left on without
engine running, hour meter will not run.
Note: This switch is not a low oil sensor and will not
alert the operator if the engine oil is low.
Fuel Gauge
Located at the rear of the right fuel tank.
The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in the
right fuel tank only. The left tank does not hold fuel.
Drive Wheel Release Valves
Located on the top left front corner of hydrostatic
pumps.
Drive wheel release valves are used to release the
hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be
pushed without the engine running.
With a wrench, turn both valves one turn
counterclockwise to release drive system. Turn
clockwise to reset system. Do Not overtighten. Do
Not tow machine.
Use a 5/8 inch wrench to turn the valves.
PTO Engagement Switch
Located on the right fuel tank.
Switch must be pulled out to the “ROTATE”
position to engage the blades. Switch is pushed in to
the “STOP” position to stop the blades.
Hydraulic Lift Switch
Located on the right fuel tank console.
The hydraulic lift switch is used to raise and lower
the mower deck.
Push the front portion of the hydraulic lift switch
down to raise the mower deck to the desired height.
Push the rear portion of the hydraulic lift switch
down to lower the mower deck to the desired height.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Located on the right fuel tank console.
The coolant temperature gauge monitors the
temperature of the engine coolant. An engine
overheating condition is indicated by the red area
on the gauge and an alarm will sound. Refer to the
Warning Buzzer in the Troubleshooting section.
Coolant Temperature Light
Located on the right fuel tank console.
The light will come on if the engine is overheating
and an alarm will sound. Refer to the Warning
Buzzer in the Troubleshooting section.
Glow Plug Switch and Light
Located on the right fuel tank console.
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.
Alternator Charging Light
Located to the rear of the key switch.
Light will come on when the alternator is not
charging.
Low Oil Pressure Light
Located to the rear of the key switch with the
alternator light.
Light will come on when engine oil pressure is low
or lost.
Note: This switch is not a low oil level sensor and
will not alert the operator if the engine oil level is low.
Warning Buzzer
Located behind the seat under the engine cover on
the right hand side of the engine fan shroud.
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