K. Fuel Tank Cap

The fuel tank cap is located at the rear of the LH console. Turn the cap counterclockwise to unscrew and remove from the fuel tank. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.

WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently running, allow to cool for several minutes before refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire.

L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel

The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat.

Battery

 

Indicator

 

 

Hour

 

Meter

PTO

Parking Brake

Engaged

Indicator

Engaged

Indicator

 

Figure 7

Hour Meter Feature

The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the digital display (tenths of an hour-rightmost digit).

NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the igni- tion switch is turned to the "ON" position. Keep a record of the actual hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual.

When key is turned to the "ON" position, the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.

Every 50 hours a "change oil" message will flash on the display for 2 minutes every time the tractor is started. This message will repeat for the first two hours after each 50 hour interval. The oil pressure indicator light will also flash when this display is active. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual.

Indicator Panel Feature

Battery Indicator (Refer to Figure 7)

Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the "ON" position.

Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts. The battery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter. If this indicator and display come on during operation, check the battery and charging system for possi- ble causes and/or contact your White Outdoor dealer.

PTO Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 7)

This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled upward in the "ENGAGED" position and the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the "START" position. If necessary, move the PTO switch to the "DISENGAGED" position.

Parking Brake Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 7)

This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the "START" position. If neces- sary, move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position.

This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are in a posi- tion other than the fully out in neutral position. Move the control levers fully outward.

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MTD ZT 42, ZT 50 manual Fuel Tank Cap, Hour Meter/Indicator Panel, Hour Meter Feature, Indicator Panel Feature

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