CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet and
head is recommended.
Figure 11
1.
Warning— wear hearing protection
Understanding the Audible
Alarms
This machine has an audible alarm that alerts the user
to turn off the engine or engine damage can occur.
Figure 12
Continuous Audible Alarm
The continuous audible alarm alerts the user that the
engine is over heating. Refer to Servicing the Cooling
System.
Pulsing Audible Alarm
The pulsing audible alarm alerts the user to low oil
pressure or the alternator is not charging. Refer to
Checking the Engine Oil and check the alternator belt.
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 19) out to
the neutral lock position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to set
the parking brake (Figure 13). The parking brake
lever should stay firmly in the engaged position.
WARNING
Parking brake may not hold machine parked
on a slope and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake lever
to release the parking brake (Figure 13). The parking
brake is disengaged and the lever will rest against the
brake stop.
Figure 13
1.
Parking brake-ON
3.
Brake Stop
2.
Parking brake-OFF
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine in Normal Weather
1. Raise the ROPS up and lock into place, sit on the
seat and fasten the seat belt.
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