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② Meters and Pilot Lamp
•
Charge lamp
• Engine water temperature warning lamp
Section 4 Functions of operating components
2. Engine Control System
① Main switch
● While the machine is not in service, be sure
to pull out the key and store it in a safe
storage place.
If not, some accident may be caused.
The key is used to start the engine.
[HEAT] If you release your hand from the
key at the position to preheat the combustion
chamber, the key will automatically return to
the “OFF” position.
[OFF] Engine stops at this position and
the key may be inserted or removed.
[ON] Key stays at this position while
the engine is running.
[START] Position to start the engine.
When you release your hand from the key, it
automatically returns to the “ON” position.
The vehicle is equipped with 4 safety switches
to start the engine safely.
The safety switch functions to start the engine
only when the following 4 conditions are met:。
1. Operator takes is seated.
2. He presses the brake pedal.
3. He turns OFF the PTO clutch.
4. He releases his foot from the running
pedal.
Caution
When the main switch is
turned to the “ON”
position, the lamp lights
up. After the engine
starts, number of engine
revolutions increases.
When charging is
started, the lamp goes
out.
Even though the main
switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the lamp
does not light up.
The lamp lights up if the
engine is overheated
during operation. In such
a case, stop the operation
and check the cause.