3.1.4PTO 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.
3.1.5Choke 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.
3.1.6Throttle 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.
3.1.7Brake 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.
3.1.8Ignition 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.)
3.1.9Hour 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.
3.1.10Fuel
The fuel
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn
3.1.11Fuel Gauge: Located on the left fuel tank. The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in the tank.
3.1.12Drive 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
Turn clockwise to reset system. DO NOT overtighten. DO NOT tow machine.
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