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Controls
Become familiar with all the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine (Figures 7 and 8).
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Figure 7
1. Motion control lever
2. Parking brake lever
3. Height-of-cut lever
4. Fuel cap
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Figure 8
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle
3. Choke
4. Power take off (PTO)
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5. Lift assist lever
6. Controls
7. Seat belt
8. Roll bar
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5. Hour meter
6. Gas cap
7. Volt meter
8. Temperature gauge
Using the Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the engine
has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use
these times for scheduling regular maintenance.
Unlatch the seat and lift it up to view the hour meter
(Fig. 8).
Using the Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge registers the temperature of the
coolant in the cooling system (Fig. 8).
Using the Volt Meter
The volt meter registers the output of the charging system
(Fig. 8).
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 7) out to the
neutral lock position.
2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the
parking brake (Fig. 9). The parking brake lever should
stay firmly in the Engaged position.
Warning
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on a
slope and could cause personal injury or property
damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked
or blocked
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to
release the parking brake (Fig. 9). The parking brake is
disengaged and the lever rests against the brake stop.
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