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4.1.8 Ignition Switch: Located on the control console left side. The ignition switch is
used to start and stop the engine. The ignition switch has three positions, “Off”,
“On” 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). Operator must have speed control lever
in neutral, OPC levers depressed and PTO disengaged to start engine. When
engine starts, release key.
4.1.9 Hour Meter: Located on the left hand side of console just above the PTO
switch. The hour meter is connected to a pressure switch installed in the
engine block and it records the number of hours that the engine has run. If
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.
4.1.10 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Installed in the fuel line midway between the tank and
engine. The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the flow of fuel when
parking inside a building, during transportation to and from the job sites, and
when the machine will not be used for a few days.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off. Rotate valve 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise to turn fuel on.
4.1.11 Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top left rear corner of the left
hydrostatic pump and top right front corner of the right hydrostatic pump. Drive
wheel release valves are used to release the hydro-static drive system to allow
the machine to be moved by hand without the engine running. Turn valves
one-half turn counterclockwise to release the drive system. Turn clockwise to
reset the drive system. Do Not over tighten.
4.1.12 Tracking Adjustment Knob: Located on the right-hand side of the rear of the
fuel tank support. The knob can be adjusted so that machine will “track”
straight ahead with the drive levers released.
4.1.13 Park Brake Lever: Located on the left side of the unit above the hydraulic
tank. The brake lever engages the park brake on the drive wheels.
Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.
Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in
addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake
engaged when transporting,
Park brake must be disengaged to move speed control out of neutral or engine
will kill.
4.2 PRE-START
4.2.1 Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline
may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will
require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual. Do not add oil to
gasoline.
4.2.2 Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 5 and perform all of the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
4.2.3 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and
their safety requirements.
4.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.3.1 Starting Engine: Open fuel valve.
Operator must have Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers depressed, the
PTO disengaged and speed control lever in neutral.