Section 4 Functions of operating components
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③ Meters
① Hour meter
The hour meter indicates the total
operation time. Carry out the periodical
inspections and services of the front
mower according to this figure.
The rightmost figure shows 0.1 hour (6
minutes).
e.g. 253 4: 253.4 hours (24 minutes)
② Water temperature meter
Indicates the temperature of the engine
cooling water when the key switch is at
the [ON] position.
③ Fuel meter
Indicates the remaining fuel in the fuel
tank when the key switch is at the [ON]
position.
④ Glow lamp
● By turning the key to the [HEAT]
position, the glow lamp lights up and
goes out about 5 seconds later.
● After the lamp goes out, turn the key
quickly to the [START] position and
start the engine.
⑤ Engine oil pressure lamp
This lamp lights up when the key switch
is at the [ON] position. It goes out
when the engine starts, the engine oil
begins to circulate and normal
pressure is reached.
⑥ Charge lamp
This lamp lights up when the key switch
is at the [ON] position. It goes out
when the engine starts and the battery
is normally charged.
⑦ Air cleaner lamp
If this lamp lights up during operation,
the air cleaner element has been
clogged. Clean the element in such a
case.
⑧ Parking brake lamp
This lamp lights up when the parking
brake is applied. Be sure to check that
the lamp is out while running.