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STEINER
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CONTROLS
1. PTO ELECTRIC CLUTCH SWITCH
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The PTO switch controls the front drive belt
(Power Take Off or PTO) that supplies power to
attachments. Pull the switch out to engage the
PTO and start an attachment. Push the switch in
to disengage the PTO and stop the attachment.
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Disengage the PTO whenever you stop or leave
the operator’s position.
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Shut off the engine with the key before making
adjustments or unplugging a clogged attachment.
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Do no engage the PTO until you are ready to start
operating the attachment
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2. KEYSWITCH
Gasoline engines:
The key switch has three
positions OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and
turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to
RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage
the starter. Release the key and the switch will return
to RUN from START. Turn the key counterclockwise
to OFF to stop the engine.
Diesel Engines:
The key switch has four positions
PREHEAT, OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key
and turn it counterclockwise to move the switch from
OFF to PREHEAT and hold until the glow plug light
turns off. Release the key and the switch will return
to OFF. Turn the key clockwise to move the switch
from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and
hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the
switch will return to RUN from START. Turn the key
counterclockwise to OFF to stop the engine.
3. THROTTLE LEVER
Move the throttle lever forward to increase engine
speed until the maximum governed engine rpm
is reached. Move the lever rearward to decrease
engine speed until the engine reaches its idle speed.
4. LIGHT SWITCH
Rock the switch forward to turn the lights on. Rock it
rearward to turn the lights off.
5.
KUBOTA ENGINES
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE-
Displays engine coolant temperature.
VANGUARD ENGINES
BATTERY GAUGE-
Displays battery voltage.
6. TACHOMETER AND HOUR METER
Displays engine rpm and accumulated engine
operating hours.
7. FUEL GAUGE
Displays fuel level in fuel tank.
8. CHOKE
Kubota gas only. Pull the choke control out to set the
choke “ON”. Push it in to set the choke “OFF”.
