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Tilt Steering Lever
Pull the tilt steering lever (Figure 20) back to tilt the steering
wheel to the desired position. Then push the lever forward
to tighten.
Indicator Slot
The slot in the operator platform (Figure 20) indicates when
the cutting units are in the center position.
Angle Indicator
The angle indicator (Figure 20) indicates the side hill angle of
the machine in degrees.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch (Figure 22), used to start and stop the
engine, has three positions: Off, On, and Start. Rotate the key
to the Start position to engage the starter motor. Release the
key when the engine starts. The key will move automatically
to the On position. To shut the engine off, rotate the key to
the Off position. Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
Figure 22
1. Throttle
2. Hour meter
3. Temperature light
4. Oil pressure light
5. Check engine light
6. Alternator light
Throttle
Move the throttle (Figure 22) forward to increase the engine
speed and rearward to decrease the engine speed.
PTO Switch
The PTO switch (Figure 22) has two positions: Out (start)
and In (stop). Pull the PTO switch out to engage the cutting
unit blades. Push in the switch to disengage the cutting unit
blades.
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7. PTO switch
8. Cutting unit shift lever
9. Ignition switch
10. Parking brake
11. Lift lever lock
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Figure 22) indicates the total hours of
machine operation. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the key switch is On.
Cutting Unit Shift Lever
To lower the cutting units to the ground, move the cutting
unit shift lever (Figure 22) forward. The cutting units will not
drop unless the engine is running. To raise the cutting units,
pull the shift lever rearward to the Raise position.
Move the lever to the right or left to move the cutting units
in the same direction. This should only be done when the
cutting units are raised or if they are on the ground and the
machine is moving.
Note: The lever does not have to be held in the forward
position while the cutting units are lowered.
DANGER
Shifting the cutting units downhill decreases
machine stability. This could cause a rollover,
which may result in personal injury or death.
Shift the cutting units uphill while on a side hill.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The temperature warning light (Figure 22) glows if the engine
coolant temperature is high. If the traction unit is not stopped
and the coolant temperature rises another 10° F, the engine
will kill.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
The oil pressure warning light (Figure 22) glows if the engine
oil pressure drops below a safe level.
Alternator Light
The alternator light (Figure 22) should be off when the engine
is running. If it is on, the charging system should be checked
and repaired as necessary.
Check Engine Light
The check engine light (Figure 22) should be off when the
engine is running. If it is on, refer to the Service Manual.
Parking Brake
Whenever the engine is shut off, engage the parking brake
(Figure 22) to prevent accidental movement of the machine.
To engage the parking brake, pull up on the lever. The engine
will stop if you press the traction pedal with the parking brake
engaged.
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