Key/Light Switch; Low Oil Pressure Indicator Light; Fuel Gauge; Direction Selector - Cushman COMMANDER 280 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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KEY/LIGHT SWITCH

Located on the dash panel, this switch enables the basic
electrical system of the vehicle to be turned on and off by
turning the key. To prevent inadvertent operation of the
vehicle when left unattended, the key should be turned to
the 'OFF' position and removed (Ref Fig. 2 on page 2).

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT

A low oil pressure indicator light is loca ted on the dash
panel (Ref Fig. 2 on page 2). The light illuminates when
the oil pres sure is low. Check oil level. If oil level is
between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick, a mechanical
problem exists within the engine and the vehicle must
not be driven. Contact a local distr ibutor or authorized
branch.
Key/Light Switch
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator Light
Ref Kes 2
Fig. 2 Key / Light Switch
If the vehicle is equipped with lights, the key switch has a
position to operate them, indicated by the light icon.

FUEL GAUGE

The fuel gauge (if equipped) will either be located on the
dash panel (electric) (Ref Fig. 2 on page 2) or directly on
the fuel tank (mechanical).
If the vehicle is equipped with factory installed custom accesso-
ries, some accessories remain operational with the key switch
in the 'OFF' position.

DIRECTION SELECTOR

To reduce the possibility of component damage, the
vehicle must be completely stopped before moving the
direction selector.
Page 2
Fuel
Gauge
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
Located on the seat support panel, this lever permits the
selection of either 'F' (forward) or 'R' (reverse) (Ref Fig. 3
on page 2). Vehicle should be left in 'F' when unattended.
Reverse
Ref Dsl 2
Fig. 3 Direction Selector

CHOKE

The choke is used to aid cold starting (Ref. Fig. 4 on
page 2). See COLD ST ARTING section for operating
instructions.
Choke
Ref Chk 1
Fig. 4 Choke
To prevent engine damage, do not operate engine
until oil pressure is corrected. Do not over fill engine.
Too much oil may cause smoking or allow oil to
enter the filter enclosure.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring
level to FULL mark. Drive Vehicle a short distance and
check oil pressure. If oil light does not come on, continue
to use vehicle.
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