. CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS
AND
OPERATION--
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge indicates
the
temperature
of
the engine coolant.
If
the needle enters the
red
area
of
the gauge while
the
engine is running, stop
the
engine
and
investigate
the
cause.
NOTE: When the key-start switch is turned off,
the gauge needle will assume a random position.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
The red warning light indicates low engine oil
pressure and should extinguish after
the
engine
is
staned.
NOTE:
If
the light comes on while the engine is
running, stop the engine immediately
and
investi-
gate the cause. The light indicates low
oil pressure
and
is not an indication
of
oil level. The engine oil
level
must
still be checked daily by means
of
the
dipstick.
The oil pressure light is connected into the air
cleaner warning light circuit. In the event
of
low
oil pressure, both the oil pressure
and
air cleaner
warning lights will be illuminated.
Air Cleaner Restriction Warning Light (Dry
air
cleaner only)
The
red
warning light
will
illuminate
when
the
air
cleaner requires
servicing.
If
the
light
illuminates while
the
engine
is
running,
service the air cleaner
as
soon
as
practicable
and
certainly within one
hour
of operation. Sec
Sec-
tion
B.
NOTE: When the key-start switch is turned on,
the light will illuminate to indicate that the lamp is
functioning. The light
should extinguish with the
engine running and the air cleaner functioning
correctly.
4
Alternator Warning Light
The
warning
light indicates that
the
alternator is
not charging the battery
and
should extinguish
when
the
engine speed
is
increased
above
idle.
Fuel Gauge
The
gauge
indicates
the
level
of
fuel
in
the
tank
and
is
only operative with the
key-start
switch in
the
on position.
NOTE: When the key-start switch is turned
off
the gauge needle will assume a random position
and
may indicate a
fuel
level greater than the
true
level. Always check the fuel level with the
key-
start switch on.
The fuel filler
is
located
on
the
left-hand
side
or
the
hood,
immediately
in
front
of
the instrument
panel.
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE
The
following
text describes
the
function
of
the
switches
and
hand controls located on
the
instru-
ment
console.
See Figure
4.
Hand Throttle
With
the
engine running, pull
the
throUle
lever
rearwards
to
progressively increase engine speed.
Tractor Lights Switch
Switch
on
the tractor
and
instrument panel lights
by pressing
the
upper section
of
the
lights switch.
Press
the
lower part
of
the
switch
to
tum the lights
off.
Engine Stop Control
Pull
the
stop
control
knob
fully
out to cut off the
fuel
supply
to the injectors and stop the engine.
The
knob
must
be
pushed
fully
in
before restarting
the
engine.
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