3 CONTROLS
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3.2 CONTROLS ______________________________________________________________
A.
Throttle Lever
Used to regulate engine speed.
B.
Glow Plug Switch
Used to energize the glow plugs (Refer to
Section
4.4
).
C.
Circuit Breaker
If the gauges or ignition system fail to operate
properly, check the circuit breaker then depress cap
to reactivate the breaker.
D.
Water Temperature
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Normal
operating temperature should be 185° - 195° F (85° -
91° C).
E.
Engine Oil
The indicator will light if engine oil pressure drops
below 7 psi (48 kPa). Stop engine immediately,
determine the cause, and correct the problem before
resuming operation.
F.
Voltmeter
Indicates battery condition. During normal operation
meter should never be in the red area.
G.
Hour Meter
Used to time maintenance intervals or mowing
operations. The meter operates only when the
ignition key is in the ON position.
H.
Ignition Switch
Used to start the engine. Remove the ignition key
when the tractor is not in use.
J.
Reel / 3WD Switch
Used to engage mowers and also select two wheel
drive or three wheel drive (2WD or 3WD).
a. Pull the lever upward and forward to engage
clutch and engage 3WD mode.
b. Push switch lever down to disengage clutch and
engage 2WD mode.
K.
Backlap Switch
Used for maintenance only to hone the reels and
bedknife.
Note:
The switch must be in Forward Rotation for
normal operation. Always remove and store the key
after backlapping.
L.
Parking Brake Light
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged. Parking
brake must be disengaged before depressing traction
pedal.
M.
Lift/Lower Pedal
Used to lift or lower the implements. Depress top of
pedal (
M
1
) to lower and engage reels. Hold pedal
down, until implements are fully lowered then release
the pedal.
Push rear of pedal (
M
2
) pedal to raise and stop reels.
Hold pedal down until implements are fully raised,
then release pedal.
N.
Traction Pedal
Used to control the direction and speed of the
machine.
Slowly depress the top of the traction pedal (
N
1
) for
forward motion or rear pedal (
N
2
) pedal for reverse.
The pedal will return to neutral when released.
Do not depress traction pedal in either direction with
parking brake light (
K
) on.
P.
Parking Brake Lever
Push up and forward to engage brake. Pull back and
down to disengage brake.
P.
Hood Latch
Used to keep hoods closed.
Q.
Left Side Hood
Used to cover the engine and radiator area. See
Section 3.3
for opening instructions.
R.
Right Side Hood
Used to cover the traction pump and hydraulic filter
area. See
Section 3.3
for opening instructions.
S.
Console Latches
Used to secure the console cover to the steering
tower.
T.
Cooling Air Intake
Air is drawn through screen to provide cooling for the
engine. Keep the screen free from obstructions.
U.
Engine Air Filter Intake
Engine intake air is drawn through screen. Keep the
area clean and the screen free from obstructions
V.
Light Switch -
(Optional Kit)
Used to turn the optional lights on and off.
W.
Steering Console Cover
Used to cover the steering column, relays and fuses.
See
Section 3.4
for removal instructions.
