SECTION 4: CONTROLS
Right Control Panel |
Lift Handle |
PTO Switch |
Ignition/Light Switch |
Hour/RPM Meter |
Front |
Figure 3
HOUR/RPM METER
The hour/RPM meter is an LCD (liquid crystal display) display that is located on the Right Control Panel. The meter’s display stays on continuously. (See Figure 3)
•HOUR METER: The meter functions as an hour meter. The hour value is the number of hours of engine operation. Use the hour value to determine when maintenance is required and to cost jobs.
•RPM METER: When the engine is on, the meter functions as an engine RPM gauge.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) SWITCH
Top View | Pull Up | Push Down |
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ON
OFF
Figure 4
The PTO switch is located on the Right Control Panel. (See Figure 4) It controls the engagement of the cutting blades. When the switch is:
•UP: The cutting blades are engaged (blades are turning).
•DOWN: The cutting blades are disengaged (not turning).
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