an hour. Use the hourmeter to measure the operating
hours between machine service intervals.
•
Fuel-level gauge
—This gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank.
•
Hydraulic-fluid temperature
—This gauge indicates the
temperature of the hydraulic fluid in the system.
Parking Brake Switch
Parking brake switch
—Push the switch up to apply the
parking brake (Figure 9); push the switch down to release
the parking brake pedal.
Figure 9
1.
Parking brake switch
Note:
The parking brake automatically engages when the
engine stops.
Key Switch
The key switch (Figure 10) has the following 3 positions:
Figure 10
1.
Key switch
•
Engine Stop—
Turn the key to this position to the
stop the engine, de-energize the electrical system, and to
remove the key.
•
Engine Run—
Turn the key to this position to energize
the electrical system. The key returns to this position
after you release the key from the Start position.
•
Engine Start—
Turn the key to this position to start the
engine.
Throttle Knob
Use the throttle knob (Figure 11) to change the engine speed
as follows:
Figure 11
1.
Throttle button
3.
Throttle lock
2.
Throttle knob
4.
Electrical socket
•
Push the button at the center of the knob while pulling
the knob
up
to
increase
the engine speed.
•
Push the button at the center of the knob while pushing
the knob
down
to
decrease
the engine speed.
•
Rotate the knob
counterclockwise
to make a
small
increase
in the engine speed.
•
Rotate the knob
clockwise
to make a
small decrease
in the engine speed.
Throttle Lock
Use the throttle lock (Figure 11) as follows to hold the throttle
in position while you are operating the machine:
•
Rotate the throttle lock clockwise to lock the throttle in
position.
•
Rotate the lock counterclockwise to release the throttle.
•
Tighten the lock to prevent moisture from entering the
cable and to prevent the cable from freezing in cold
weather.
12-volt Electrical Socket
Use the 12-volt electrical socket (Figure 11) to power personal
electronic equipment, such as a cell phone, a radio, or a GPS
device.
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