NOTE: A glow plug light, located to the rear of the glow plug switch, will illuminate when the switch is depressed. The glow plug light indicates the glow plugs are preheating the combustion chamber.
3.1.8Hour Meter: Located on the right fuel tank console. The hour meter runs when the alternator is charging and it records the number of hours that the engine has run. If the ignition switch is left on without engine running, hour meter will not run.
3.1.9Hydraulic Lift Switch: Located on the right fuel tank console. The hydraulic lift switch is used to raise and lower the mower deck.
Push the front portion of the hydraulic lift switch down to raise the mower deck to the desired height.
Push the rear portion of the hydraulic lift switch down to lower the mower deck to the desired height.
3.1.10Fuel Gauge: Located at the rear of the right fuel tank.
The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel left in the right fuel tank only. The left tank does not hold fuel.
3.1.11Coolant Temperature Gauge: Located on the right fuel tank console.
The coolant temperature gauge monitors the temperature of the engine coolant. An engine overheating condition is indicated by the red area on the gauge.
3.1.12Coolant Temperature Light: Located on the right fuel tank console. The light will come on if the engine is overheating and an alarm will sound (See Section 3.1.13).
3.1.13Glow Plug Light: Located on the right fuel tank console. The glow plug light comes on when the glow plugs are preheating the combustion chamber. This happens when the glow switch is depressed and while the engine is cranking.
3.1.14Warning Buzzer: Located behind the seat under the engine cover on the right hand side of the engine fan shroud. The buzzer is a warning signal for the following circumstances:
a)When the engine is running and the buzzer emits a continuous beep, the buzzer is warning the user that the engine is overheating. Perform the following steps.
1.Disengage the mower blades, and idle down the engine.
2.Look at the temperature gauge to determine if temperature continues to increase. If it does, turn the unit off and allow the engine and engine components to cool.
3.Check the coolant level. If necessary fill with coolant as described in Section 4.1.2.
4.Remove any debris on or around the radiator that may restrict airflow.
5.Check to see if the water pump/alternator belt is intact. If belt is missing, do not run unit, as unit can overheat and damage the engine. See Engine Service Dealer.
b)When the engine is running and the buzzer emits intermittent beeps, the buzzer is warning the user that the engine oil pressure is low. Perform the following steps.
1.Turn the unit off, allow the engine and engine components to cool.
2.Check the oil level and fill, if necessary, as described in Section 4.1.1.
3.Check for oil leaking from engine. If the engine is leaking, see Engine Service Dealer.
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