5 CONTROLS
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5.2 CONTROL LEVERS ________________________________________________________
F. Lift Lever
Used to operate the hydraulic lift cylinder.
Pull the lever back and hold to raise the cutting unit.
Push the lever forward to lower the cutting unit. Hold
the lever for 1 to 2 seconds after the cutting unit
contacts the ground to fully extend the lift cylinder.
This allows the deck to further lower and adjust to
ground contours.
G. Throttle Lever
Controls the engine speed. Push lever forward to
increase engine speed, pull lever back for slower
engine speeds.
H. Hourmeter
Records total hours of engine operation.
Figure 5D
5.3 CONTROL PANEL _________________________________________________________
J. Ignition Switch
Used to energize the mower and start the engine.
Ignition switch has four positions, OFF, RUN, GLOW
PLUG, and START.
K. PTO Switch
Used to engage and disengage the deck motor. Pull
up red knob to engage deck motor, push down to
disengage deck motor.
L. Horn Button (Option)
Used to sound the horn.
M. Engine Oil Pressure Light
Light will illuminate if engine oil pressure drops below
a safe operating level.
N. Alternator Light
Light will illuminate if engine alternator is not properly
charging the system.
P. Engine Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Normal
operating temperature should be between 160° -
230°F (71°-110°C). If temperature rises above 230°
(110°F), alarm will sound. See Section 5.4.
R. Fuel Gauge
Indicates current fuel level. Check fuel gauge daily
before starting machine.
Figure 5E
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