Fuel Shut-Off Valve; Ignition Switch; Hour Meter; Drive Wheel Release Valves - Encore EC52FX730V3 Operator's Manual

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

Located on LH ROPS mount behind seat.
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.

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.
Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to
cool completely before accessing the drive
wheel release valves.
ZT-3400 Hydro
Located on both sides of rear frame next to
engine.
To release drive wheels, pull wireform into short
leg of J-slot. To re-engage drive, return wire
form into long leg of J-slot
ZT-5400 Hydro
Located on inside face of hydro below the fan.
To release drive wheels, use a coin or flat
screwdriver to turn valve 90° clockwise.
To re-engage drive, turn valve 90° counter-
clockwise. Slot should be horizontal.
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