Thomas PROTOUGH 900, Owner/Operator And Parts Manual

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2. CONTROLS
2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS
Instrument Panel: (T90014)
A. Oil pressure. This red indicator, when
on means that the engine is not running.
When it is flashing there is an oil pressure
problem and the engine will shutdown. If it
is off, the oil pressure is within limits.
B. Coolant temperature. This red indi-
cator will illuminate whenever the engine
coolant temperature exceeds the maximum
recommended level.
C. Charging. This amber indicator illu-
minates when there is an alternator problem.
When it is off the alternator is charging.
D.
Glow plugs. This indicator will illu-
minate whenever the engine plow plug pre-
heaters are engaged. If it is flashing, the
preheating is done and the engine is ready
to start. When the indicator is off, the pre-
heat is off.
E. Hour meter. The hour meter mea-
sures actual engine operating hours.
F. Ignition switch. The ignition switch
controls engine preheat, start, run and stop
functions.
Throttle: (fig. T90015, T90016).
Pull throttle back for start and stop func-
tions (T90015). Push away from you and pull
into notch to engage operating speed
(T90016).
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Instrument panel
Engine throttle control, idle position
Engine throttle control, run position
A
B
C
D
E
F
T90014
T90015
T90016