Choke Control
The choke control is located below and to the right of
the operator's seat. Use the choke to help start a cold
engine by pulling the choke control outward ( Figure
8 ). After the engine starts, adjust the choke to keep
the engine running smoothly . As the engine warms
up, push in the choke control to the O FF position.
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Figure 8
1. Gear-shift selector 2. Choke control
Gear-Shift Selector
The gear-shift selector is located between the seats
and below the parking-brake lever . The gear-shift
selector has 3 positions: F ORWARD , R EVERSE , and
N EUTRAL ( Figure 8 ).
Note: The engine starts and runs in any of the 3
positions.
Important: Always stop the machine before
changing gears.
Horn Switch
The horn switch is located on the control panel ( Figure
7 ). Press the horn switch to sound the horn.
Key Switch
The key switch is located at the lower , right corner of
the dash panel ( Figure 7 ).
The key switch has 3 positions: O FF , O N , and S TART .
There are 2 modes of starting the machine; refer to
Starting the Engine ( page 22 ) .
Light Switch
Use the light switch ( Figure 7 ) to illuminate the
headlights. Push the light switch up to turn on the
headlights. Push the light switch down to turn of f the
lights.
Hour Meter
The hour meter indicates the total hours of machine
operation. The hour meter ( Figure 7 ) starts to function
whenever you rotate the key switch to the O N position
or if the engine is running.
Engine Oil-Pressure Light
The engine oil-pressure light ( Figure 7 ) warns you if
the engine-oil pressure drops below a safe level to
operate the engine. If the light comes on and remains
lit, shut of f the engine, and check the engine-oil level.
Add oil to the engine if necessary; refer to Servicing
the Engine Oil ( page 35 ) .
Note: The oil light may icker; this is normal and no
action is needed.
USB Power Point
Use the USB power point ( Figure 7 ) to power mobile
devices.
Important: When you are not using the USB
power point, insert the rubber plug to prevent
damage to the power point.
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