Operation

Figure 7

1. Release button

2. Park brake

 

 

The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.

Ignition Switch

Located on right console (see Figure 6).

The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. The 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). Allow the key to return to the “on” position immediately after the engine starts.

Figure 8

1. Off

3. Start

2.On

Note: Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position) and PTO switch disengaged 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 console in the message display (see Figure 6 and Figure 9).

The hour meter records the number of hours that the engine has run.

Figure 9

1.LCD Indicators

2.Low voltage indicator light

3.Hour/Voltage display

The hour meter is recording when the decimal point is flashing in Hour/Voltage display.

Hours are displayed when the key is off or when the machine is running.

Note: If the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position for a few seconds before cranking the engine, the battery voltage will display in the area where the hours are normally displayed.

Note: The LCD indicators appear when each control meets the “safe to start” mode (e.g. the indicator turns on when the operator is in the seat.)

Fuel Valve

Located on the LPG fuel tank.

The fuel valve is used to open and close the fuel supply when the machine is not in use, during transport to and from the jobsite, and when parked inside a well-ventilated building.

Rotate the fuel valve clockwise to turn off the fuel. Rotate fuel valve counterclockwise to turn on the fuel.

Fuel Gauge

Located on the LPG fuel tank.

This gauge monitors the amount of liquid LPG in the fuel tank.

Safety Pressure Relief Valve

Located on the LPG fuel tank.

The safety pressure relief valve relieves the excess pressure in the LPG tank.

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