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Introduction
CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS DIESEL SUPER STAR
STRUMENTS LOCATED ON THE CONTROL PANEL
A.
Oil Light - The oil light should come on when ignition is on without engine
operating. The oil light will light when the oil pressure is low. If oil light should
come on, shut off engine immediately and find the cause.
B . Ignition Switch - The ignition switch has three positions: Off-Run-Start.
C . Temperature Light - Temperature light will come on if machine starts to over
heat.
D . Hand Throttle - The hand throttle is used to regulate engine speed.
E.
Glow Plug - When ignition is turned on to preheat, glow plug lights when
engine is ready to start.
F.
Electric On/Off Valve Switch - Toggle switch that turns 2 Wheel to 3 Wheel
Drive.
G.
Light - This optional switch placement that comes with light kit.
STEERING
Acquaint yourself with the steering before operating the machine. This ma-
chine is equipped with a tilt steering mechanism. The lever to tilt the steering
wheel is located at bottom of rubber boot on steering column. Hold the lever
down and adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
RAKE LIFT LEVER
This lever (H) raises and lowers all rear attachments. To raise push forward, to
lower pull back. Release the lever when attachment is in proper position and
lever will return to neutral.
LIFT ASSEMBLY LEVER
This lever (J) raises and lowers all attachments under the center of the ma-
chine. To raise push forward, to lower pull back. Release the lever when attachment is
in proper position and lever will return to neutral.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Seat adjustment lever is located under front of seat on left side. It allows seat adjust-
ment forward or backward for operator's comfort. The seat also has the start safety
switch in it. To start the Super Star the operator must be sitting on the seat.
RIGHT FLOORBOARD
Foot Pedal controls forward and reverse motion. Pushing down on the front of
pedal (K) will give you a forward motion and pushing down on rear pedal (L) will
give you a reverse motion. When pedal is released the hydrostatic transmission
centers and stops the vehicle. Ground speed is proportional to how far the foot
pedal is depressed.
HOUR METER/ VOLT METER
Located on the right front fiberglass cowling. The hour meter indicates hours of machine operation. The hour meter
operates when ignition switch is on. The volt meter indicates battery voltage. When starting the battery, voltage should
not drop below 9 volts, with the key on, engine not operating the voltage should be 12 volts. With engine operating at
3600 rpm the voltage should read around 14 volts.
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