OPERATION 4
GB-15
4.4 STARTING________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT:
Do not use starting assist fluids.
Use of
such fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “Runaway” engine condition and could
result in serious engine damage.
The engine is equipped with an automatic glow plug system.
This system preheats the cylinders to the correct starting
temperature before cranking.
Note:
5 Gang control panel shown. For 7 Gang control
Panel,
See
Figure 3B
.
1. Sit in operator’s seat, make sure the mower switch(es)
(Q, AA, AB)
is “OFF” (center position) and the parking
brake is engaged. Remove feet from pedals. Always use
the seat belt when operating tractors equipped with a
ROPS.
2. Set throttle lever
(T)
to half throttle and check that
alarm switch
(O)
is “ON”.
3. Turn ignition switch
(V)
to “ON” ( ) position. The glow
plug indicator will automatically light, showing the glow
plug system is energized.
Note:
At this time the warning lights
(N, Y)
on the
instrument panel will come on. Check that lights are
operating.
4. Wait until glow plug light goes out, then immediately
turn ignition key to “START” ( ) position. Release as
soon as engine starts.
Note:
Do not hold key in “START” position for more than
10 seconds at a time. After 10 seconds the starting
circuit will shutdown and must be reset by returning the
key to the OFF position.
Allow 30 seconds between start-up attempts to allow
time for engine starter motor to cool.
All warning lights should go off after engine starts.
Note:
The engine will not crank until the glow plug light
goes OFF.
Allow engine to gradually become warm before
operating at high RPM.
Figure 4A
4.5 STOPPING / PARKING______________________________________________________
To stop:
Remove your foot from traction pedal. Always engage
parking brake before leaving machine.
To park the tractor under normal conditions:
1. Disengage the mower switch(es)
(Q, AA, AB)
then raise
and lock the implements in the transport position and
move away from the area of operation.
2. Select a flat and level area to park.
a. Release traction pedal to bring the tractor to a com-
plete stop.
b. Disengage all drives, lower implements to the
ground, reduce throttle to idle and allow engine to
operate at no load for a minute.
3. Engage parking brake, stop the engine and always
remove the ignition key.
If an emergency arises and the tractor must be parked in the
area of operation, follow the guidelines outlined by the
grounds superintendent.
If the tractor is parked on an incline, chock or block the
wheels.
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