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A. Ignition Switch (Diesel)
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
four positions:
HEAT Heats the glow plugs.
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
ON Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the ON position
with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.
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Number 1 in Reliability
HOURS
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VOLTS
10
12
14
16
TEMP OIL
40
80
100
140
100
170
195
220
280
C
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WATER
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Figure 2. Control & Gauge Panels
A. Ignition Switch G. Hourmeter
B. Glow Plug Indicator H. Water Temp. Gauge
C. PTO Switch I. Voltmeter
D. Throttle Control J. Indicator Lights
E. Choke Control K. Fuel Level Gauge
F. Ignition Switch
A
B
C
D
G
I
H
J
K
RUN
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Choke
F
C
D
E
B. Glow Plug Indicator (Diesel)
Indicates that the glow plugs are heating. Holding the
ignition key in the “HEAT” position until indicator starts to
glow, then turn the key to start.
C. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower, and push
DOWN to disengage the mower.
D. Throttle Control
Moving the throttle control fully forward is FULL throttle
position. Always operate the unit at FULL throttle when
mowing.
E. Choke Control (Gas)
Pulling the round choke control knob (I) out fully chokes
the engine for cold starts. (A warm engine may not
require choking.)
F. Ignition Switch (Gas)
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi-
tion with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.
G. Hour Meter
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged.
H. Voltmeter
Measures the battery voltage.
I. Water Temperature Gauge
Measures the engine coolant temperature.
J. Indicator Lights
The indicator lights will illuminate and the buzzer will
sound when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position
before cranking the engine. After the engine is running,
the indicator lights will illuminate and the buzzer will
sound when there is either low oil pressure or high
coolant temperature.
K. Fuel Level Gauge
Displays the total fuel level of both tanks on the diesel
model, and fuel level of the left-hand tank only on the
gas model.
Diesel Model
Gas Model