Cub Cadet 6284 Operator's Manual page 12

M. Instrument Panel
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1. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge monitors the fuel level in the fuel
tank. The needle pointing to the right indicates a full
tank. The ignition switch must be in the ON position
to activate the fuel gauge.
2. Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolu-
tions per minute (RPM). Optimal engine operating
speed is approximately 3400-3600 RPM. When
operating PTO driven attachments the RPM indica-
tor needle must be within the green range on the
tachometer dial.
3. Battery Indicator Light
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has
dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) DC volts. The bat-
tery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter. If
this indicator and display come on during opera-
tion, check the battery and charging system for
possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
NOTE: The light illuminates and the battery voltage
is displayed on the hour meter briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position.
4. Oil Pressure Indicator
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil
pressure. If this indicator illuminates, stop the
tractor immediately and check the engine oil level.
If the oil level is within the operating range, but the
light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator will illuminate
when the key switch is turned to the on position, but
should turn off when the engine is started.
5. PTO Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates whenever the PTO switch
is depressed to the "ENGAGED" position while the
key switch is turned to the "ON" position. Check this
indicator if the engine will not crank with the key
switch in the "START" position—the indicator
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should not be illuminated. If necessary, move the
PTO switch to the "DISENGAGED" position.
6. Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates whenever the brake pedal
is fully depressed or the parking brake is engaged
and the key switch is turned to the "ON" position.
Check this indicator if the engine will not crank
when the key switch is turned to the "START"
position—the indicator should be illuminated. If
necessary, fully depress the brake pedal.
7. Hour Meter/Battery Display
The hour meter records the hours and tenths of an
hour (right most digit) that the tractor has been
operated.
The hour meter is activated when the key switch is
turned to the "ON" switch position. Because the key
switch may be accidentally left in the "ON" position,
a record of the actual hours of operation should be
kept to assure maintenance procedures are
completed according to the schedule in this
manual.
NOTE: When the key switch is turned to the "ON"
position, battery voltage is briefly displayed and
then changes to the accumulated hours.
8. Water Temperature Indicator Light
Illumination of this warning lamp indicates the
engine coolant temperature has risen above the
prescribed operating range. If the light comes on
while operating the tractor, eliminate all loads and
try cooling the engine by running at mid throttle for
a few minutes. Stop the engine and allow to cool;
then check for possible causes (e.g. low coolant
level, plugged radiator screen).
9. Glow Plug Indicator Light
Illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. The light remains lit for a preset time
while the glow plugs heat the precombustion
chambers of the diesel engine.
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