7 OPERATION
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7.4
STARTING THE ENGINE____________________________________________________
Start the engine with the operator in the seat, the
clutch pedal pressed and the parking brake engaged.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Always
wear the seat belt.
Turn the ignition switch to the RUN
position. The
warning lights on the instrument panel will illuminate
for a few seconds. Make sure that the warning lights
are illuminated.
Diesel Engine Option:
When the glow plug light
turns off, immediately turn the ignition switch to the
START position. Release the key when the engine
starts. Allow 30 seconds between start tries to allow
the starter motor to become cool.
Gasoline Engine Option:
Turn the ignition switch to
the START position. Release the key when the
engine starts. Allow 30 seconds between start tries to allow the starter motor to become cool.
When the engine starts, all of the warning lights will turn off. Allow the engine to become warm before you operate the
vehicle.
7.5
TO STOP THE ENGINE _____________________________________________________
To stop and park the vehicle in normal conditions:
1.
Drive the vehicle to a flat and level area to park the vehicle.
2.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, press the clutch pedal and use the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
3.
Engage the parking brake. Put the transmission in first gear.
4.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, release the clutch pedal and remove the key before you leave the
operator seat.
If an emergency occurs and you must park the vehicle in the area of operation, follow the guidelines set by the grounds
manager. If the vehicle is parked on a slope, chock or block the wheels.
NOTICE
Do not hold the ignition switch in the START position for more than 10 seconds.
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Glow Plug
Light
Ignition
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