Fuel Shut-Off Valve; Ignition Switch; Hour Meter; Drive Wheel Release Valves - Encore EDGE EE48FR691V32SS Operator's Manual

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

Located behind the seat in front of the engine.
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the
fuel when the machine will not be used for a
few days, during transport to and from the
jobsite, and when parked inside a building.
Align valve handle with the fuel line to open.
Rotate to horizontal position to close.

IGNITION SWITCH

Located on the control console.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The switch has three positions "OFF",
"ON" and "START". Insert key into switch and
rotate clockwise to the "ON" position. Rotate
clockwise to the next position to engage the
starter (key must be held against spring
pressure in this position). Allow the key to
return to the "ON" position immediately after the
engine starts. NOTE: To start the engine, the
control levers must be in the neutral positions,
park brake must be on, and blade switch must
be off.

HOUR METER

Located on the control console
The hour meter records the number of hours
that the engine has run.
Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to
cool completely before accessing the drive
wheel release valves.

DRIVE WHEEL RELEASE VALVES

Drive wheel release valves are used to release
the hydrostatic drive system to allow the
machine to be moved by hand without the
engine running. Do Not tow machine
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck, which
could result in serious injury or death.
Stop engine, remove key, allow all the moving
parts to stop before accessing the drive wheel
release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns.
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