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KNOW YOUR CONTROLS
Traction Pedal (Fig. 10) - Controls forward and
reverse operation. Depress top of pedal to move
forward and bottom to move backward. Ground speed
depends on how far pedal is depressed. For no load,
maximum ground speed, fully depress pedal while
throttle is in FAST.
To stop, reduce foot pressure on traction pedal and
allow it to return to center position.
Figure 10
1. Traction Pedal
2. Brake Pedals
3. Parking Brake Latch
4. Tilt Steering Control
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Brake Pedals (Fig. 10) - Two foot pedals operate
individual wheel brakes for turning assistance, parking
and to aid in obtaining better sidehill traction. Locking
strap connects the pedals for parking brake operation.
Parking Brake Latch (Fig. 10) - A knob on the left side
of console actuates parking brake lock. To engage
parking brake, connect pedals with locking strap, push
down on both pedals and pull parking brake latch out.
To release parking brake, depress both pedals until
parking brake latch retracts.
Tilt Steering Control (Fig. 10) - Lever on rear of
steering tower. Push lever downward to adjust steering
wheel to desired fore or aft operating position and
release lever to lock adjustment.
Lift Lever (Fig. 11) - The lever raises and lowers the
cutting unit.
PTO Switch (Fig. 11) - The PTO switch has three
positions: ON (engage), Neutral and OFF (disengage).
Slowly lift and push PTO switch forward to ON position
to start the implement or cutting unit blades. Slowly,
pull switch backward to OFF position to stop
implement operation. The only time PTO switch should
be in the ON position is when implement or cutting unit
is down in operating position.
Ignition Switch (Fig. 11) - Three positions: OFF, ON /
Preheat and START.
Charge Indicator (Fig. 11) - Illuminates when system
charging circuit malfunctions.
Low Water Level Light (Fig. 11) - Indicates coolant
water level is low.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Fig. 11)
- The light illuminates and engine shuts down when
coolant reaches a dangerously high temperature.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light (Fig. 11) -
Indicates dangerously low engine oil pressure.
Glow Plug Indicator Light (Fig. 11)- When lit,
indicates glow plugs are on.
Water in Fuel Light (Fig. 11) - Indicates water in fuel
system.
Temperature Gauge (Fig. 11)๎The temperature
gauge registers the temperature of the coolant in the
cooling system.
Temperature Reset Button (Fig. 11) ๎ Press and
hold reset button to start engine after high temperature
shut down.
Hour Meter (Fig. 11) - Shows total hours that machine
has been operated.
Fuel Gauge (Fig. 11) - Indicates level of fuel in tank.
Throttle Control (Fig. 11) - Move control forward to
increase engine speed, rearward to decrease speed.
Hi-Lo Speed Control (Fig. 11) - Allows speed range
to increase for transport of machine.
Cruise Control (Optional) (Fig. 11) -Controls speed
of machine.
Figure 11
1. Lift Lever
2. PTO Switch
3. Ignition Switch
4. Charge Indicator
5. Low Water Level Light
6. Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
7. Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
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8. Glow Plug Indicator Light
9. Water in Fuel Light
10. Temperature Gauge
11. Temperature Reset Button
12. Hour Meter
13. Fuel Gauge
14. Throttle Control
15. Hi-Lo Speed Control
16. Cruise Control (Optional)
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