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Introduction
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CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS SUPER STAR FX
INSTRUMENTS LOCATED ON THE CONTROL PANEL
A.
Hand Throttle - The hand throttle is used to regulate engine speed.
B.
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.
C.
Ignition Switch - The ignition switch has three
positions: Off-Run-Start.
D.
Choke - Pull choke control knob up to close choke
plate when starting a cold engine. A warm engine may
not require "choking" to start.
E.
On/Off valve - Rocker Switch to turn on/off 3
wheel drive.
F.
Light - his is a Rocker switch to turn on and off lights.
STEERING
Acquaint yourself with the steering before operating the machine. This machine 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 lower push forward, to raise 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 machine. To lower
push forward, to raise pull back. Release the lever when attachment is in proper position
and lever will return to neutral.
HOUR METER
Located on the right front fiberglass cowling (I). The hour meter indicates hours of ma-
chine operation. The hour meter operates when ignition switch is on.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Seat adjustment lever is located under front of seat on left side. It allows seat ad-
justment 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 transmis-
sion centers and stops the vehicle. Ground speed is proportional to how far the
foot pedal is depressed.