Ransomes Highway3, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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6 CONTROLS
6.2A STARTER KEY SWITCH __________________________________________
The starter key (A) should be turned clockwise to the
'start' position to start the engine. After starting, the key
should be released and allowed to return automatically
to the 'on' position for normal running.
NOTE:The glow plugs will auto pre-heat depending on
the coolant temperature before cranking begins.
The visual display shows the glow plug symbol and
counts down to indicate auto pre-heat is operating.
6.2B THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER _____________________________________
The lever should be moved away from the operator to
increase the engine speed and towards the operator to
decrease the engine speed.
NOTE: Engine should be used at full speed
6.2C PARKING BRAKES_______________________________________________
When the engine is running the Parking brake is applied
by sliding back the orange button on the rocker and
depressing the switch on the control panel. When the
engine is switched off the parking brake is automatically
applied.
To release the parking brake depress the opposite
end of the rocker switch.
DO NOT apply the brake when the machine is moving.
6.2D HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ______________________________________
Switches the hazard warning indicators on and off. The
red lens flashes when switched on.