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Cutting Unit Engagement Switch
The cutting unit engagement switch (Fig. 15) is used to
start and stop cutting unit operation. Lift switch and move
forward to actuate cutting unit. Center deck will engage
first followed by wing decks engaging approximately one
second later.
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Figure 15
1. Cutting unit engagement
switch
2. Glow plug indicator
3. Charge indicator
4. Key switch
5. Throttle control
6. Cutting unit lift controls
7. Coolant temperature
gauge
Glow Plug Indicator
The glow plug indicator (Fig. 15) automatically actuates
proper glow period when ignition key is turned to ON
position. Illuminates when glow plugs are actuated. When
glow plugs are heated sufficiently, light goes off indicating
engine is ready to start.
Charge Indicator
The charge indicator (Fig. 15) illuminates when system
charging circuit malfunctions.
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8. Fuel gauge
9. Low water indicator
10. Engine oil pressure
warning light
11. Engine coolant
temperature warning light
12. Water in fuel warning light
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Key Switch
The key switch (Fig. 15) has three positions: OFF, ON and
START. Rotate key to START and release key when engine
begins running. To stop engine, rotate key to OFF.
Throttle Control
Move the throttle control (Fig. 15) forward to increase
engine speed, backward to decrease speed.
Cutting Unit Lift Controls
The two outside levers (Fig. 15) raise and lower the wing
cutting units. The center lever raises and lowers the whole
cutting unit. Engine must be running to lower cutting unit.
When wing cutting units are raised higher than15 , blades
automatically disengage. To lower cutting unit just touch
levers momentarily.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
The coolant temperature gauge (Fig. 15) shows temperature
of engine coolant.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge (Fig. 15) shows amount of fuel in tank.
Low Water Indicator
The low water indicator (Fig. 15) indicates low water level
in cooling system.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
The engine oil pressure warning light (Fig. 15) indicates
dangerously low engine oil pressure.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The red light (Fig. 15) illuminates and the engine stops
when temperature of coolant exceeds 230 F.
Water in Fuel Indicator
The water in fuel indicator (Fig. 15) indicates when there is
water in fuel.
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