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II. CONTROL
It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control before
operating the Mini-Skid.
ENGINE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION
Low Fuel Indicator Light
–
Indicator will illuminate when fuel
levels become low and require
refueling.
Light Switch (If equipped)
– This
switch is used to control the working
lights.
Low Hydraulic Oil Indicator Light
–
Indicator will illuminate if the
hydraulic oil is low. Stop the engine
and immediately add oil.
Ignition Switch (Gas)
– The ignition
switch is a three position switch.
Clockwise from the OFF position is the
ON and START positions.
Low Engine Oil Indicator Light
–
Indicator will illuminate if the engine
oil is low. Stop the engine and add oil
immediately.
Ignition Switch (Diesel)
– The ignition
switch is a four position switch. Turn the
key counter-clockwise and hold to warm
the glow plugs. Glow plugs must be
warmed three to four seconds prior to
starting. Clockwise from the OFF
position is the ON and START positions.
Engine Temperature Indicator
Light (If Equipped)
– Indicator will
illuminate if the engine temperate
becomes too hot. Shut off the engine
immediately.
Throttle Control Idle
– When the
throttle is in this position machine is
at idle.
Hour Meter/Tachometer (Gas)
– The
hour meter records total machine hours.
The hour meter accumulates whenever
the key is not in the OFF position.
During operation engine speed (RPM)
will be presented.
Throttle Control Maximum
–
Increasing throttle from idle will
increase machine speed until the
maximum operating point is reached.
Shut-Off Button (If Equipped) –
Turn ignition switch to the OFF
position and hold shut-off button until
the engine stops. The ignition switch
must be in the OFF position to
prevent battery drain.
Hour Meter (Diesel) –
The hour meter
records total machine hours. The hour
meter accumulates whenever is the key is
not in the OFF position.
Important
Be Sure Ignition Key Is In OFF
Position Or Even Removed
When The Engine Is Not
Running
Important
For Maximum Power While Working The
Engine Should Be Running At Full Throttle
Important
Some Engine Models Come With Additional
Features And Indicators, Refer To Engine
Owner’s Manual For Details
