Countax B MK4 Series Operator's Manual page 16

Engine Throttle Control Lever
The engine speed or RPM level is
set by moving the throttle control
lever up HIGH SPEED (
down LOW SPEED (
affects all mechanically engaged
devices including cutting blades,
PGC and travel speed.
An independent choke lever can
be found on the same panel as the
speed controller.
Integrated Engine Throttle Control
On some models the control lever incorporates an
automatic choke (fig. 9). On cold engine start set the
lever between 75 and 100%. On warm start set the
lever between 25 and 50% position.
Central Dashboard Display
The dashboard display has many functions (fig. 10).
This panel uses LED indicator signals give
information on the state of the tractor. The various
display icons are described in detail from figures
10 - 25. The central display will remain dark until the
tractor is started.
Fuel Level Guage and Icon
The fuel level indicator is on the far
left of the display (fig. 10 - Circle A),
and is highlighted with a diagram of a
petrol pump. The fuel gauge displays
across six coloured bars. When the
fuel tank is full the red, yellow and green bars will all
appear lit. As the fuel level decreases lights will
disappear. When the fuel level reaches the lowest red
bar the fuel tank (fig. 81 / page 41) should be
replenished with the appropriate type of petrol
approved by the engine manufacturer.
FOR FUEL SPECIFICATIONS SEE ENGINE
SUPPLIER MANUAL. IF MANUAL IS NOT
AVAILABLE CHECK ENGINE MODEL NUMBER AND
CONTACT MANUFACTURER FOR ADVICE.
15 Degree Slope Icon
Fitted to four wheel drive models
only. Your tractor is designed to climb
grass slopes up to an incline of 15
degrees. If the tractor reaches this
incline the slope icon will illuminate
to indicate a potential hazard (fig. 10
- Circle B).
DO NOT IGNORE THIS LIGHT. DO NOT
CONTINUE TO CLIMB THE SLOPE.
Move the tractor in the opposite
direction of travel to a lesser incline.
When the slope icon light disappears it
is safe to continue travel along a lower
inclined path. Failure to comply with this
process could lead to your tractor tipping.
This could lead to severe injury or death.
Dashboard Display and Controls
(fig. 8)
), and
). The throttle
(fig. 9)
(fig. 10)
(fig. 10 - Circle A)
(fig. 10 - Circle B)
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