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3.1.4 PTO Engagement Switch
: Located on the right 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.
3.1.5 Choke Control
: Located on the right fuel tank.
Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. DO NOT run a warm engine with
choke in the “ON” position.
Moving the choke lever forward will put the choke in the “ON” position and
moving the choke lever to the rear will put the choke in the “OFF” position.
3.1.6 Throttle Control
: Located on the right tank.
Throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving throttle lever forward will increase
engine speed and moving throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed.
3.1.7 Brake Lever
: Located on left side of the console. The brake lever engages a
parking 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.
The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.
3.1.8 Ignition Switch
: Located on the right tank.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. The switch has three
positions “OFF”, “ON” and “START”. Insert the 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).
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.)
3.1.9 Hour Meter
: Located on the right tank.
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.
3.1.10 Fuel Shut-Off Valve
: Located In the fuel line midway between the fuel tank and
the engine behind seat.
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be
used for a few days, during transport to and from the jobsite, and when parked
inside a building.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn
counter-clockwise to turn on fuel.
3.1.11 Fuel Gauge
: Located on the left fuel tank. The fuel gauge monitors the amount
of fuel in the tank.
3.1.12 Drive Wheel Release Valves
: Located on the right front corner of the 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. Unhook
seat latch and tilt seat up to gain access to pumps.
With a 5/8 wrench, turn both valves one turn counter-clockwise to release drive
system.
Turn clockwise to reset system. DO NOT overtighten. DO NOT tow machine.