OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
Operation - 18
Ignition Key Switch (J)
1.
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2
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3
3
Off or Stop Position - All 12 volt power going
through the key switch is off.
2. On or Run Position - Engine run position.
3. Start Position - When the key is turned to the
start position, the starter will engage.
Steering Tilt Adjustment Lever (I)
The steering tilt adjustment lever allows the opera-
tor to tilt the steering column forward or rearward
by pushing the lever down and moving the steering
column to the desired position. Releasing the lever
locks the column in position.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light (C)
Signifi es low or no engine oil pressure.
Water In Fuel Warning Light (D)
Signifi es that the fuel has collected an excessive
amount of water. (See engine operator’s manual)
Glow Plug Indicator Light (E)
Indicates activation of glow plugs for preheating
the engine. The glow plugs activate when the key
is turned to the on position. When the glow plug
light turns off, the engine is ready to start The glow
plugs and glow plug light are activated when the key
switch is in the start position, and remain activated
for 15-20 seconds after start up.
High Temperature Sensor Alarm (K)
Alarm sounds when engine overheats. Refer to the
troubleshooting section for possible symptoms.
Selector Lever/Parking Brake (T)
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2
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3
3
1 - In this position, the park brake is applied. The
lever must be in this position for starting. When leav-
ing the seat with the engine running, the lever must
be in this position or the power unit will automatically
shut off. The foot pedal control and the S.D.L.A. con-
trol lever are locked while in this position.
2 - In this position, the park brake and the control
lever are released and the power unit can be oper-
ated. This also causes the control lever to have a
“spring assist to neutral” action, when removing your
hand from the control lever it will return to neutral.
This position makes neutral easy to fi nd and maintain.
It is recommended that this position be used when
learning the operation of the Ventrac, loading and
unloading, attaching and removing attachments, and
whenever the operator is working in tight areas or is
unsure of the power unit’s response to the task being
performed.
3 - In this position, the control lever is in an “easy shift
mode”. This position is recommended for operating
the power unit in open areas where travel speed and
direction are relatively constant and control is easily
maintained. Easy shift mode reduces operator arm
fatigue when using the power unit for prolonged peri-
ods of time. Note: Stopping in this position requires
the operator to return the S.D.L.A. control or foot
pedal to the neutral position.
Foot Pedal (U)
The foot pedal works in conjunction with the S.D.L.A.
lever and can be used to control direction and speed
when the operator’s hand is removed from the
S.D.L.A. lever.