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Seat Adjustment Latch
Ignition Key Position
Choke
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Throttle
Seat Adjustment (Fig 2)
The seat on your tractor is adjustable forward and
backward to suit the operator. Simply lift the seat latch at
the front of the seat and slide the seat forward or
backward as appropriate. Always ensure the seat is
latched back into position before driving off.
Ignition (Fig 3)
The “key start” controls the ignition and a starter button
controls the engine start. The engine cannot be started
without the park brake being on. Insert the key and turn,
then press the start button, this will activate the starter.
To stop the engine, turn the key to the left (having first
switched off both the cutter and Power Take-off).
To prevent unauthorised use, always remove the key
after use. THE IGNITION SHOULD ALWAYS BE TURNED
OFF BEFORE THE TRACTOR IS RE-STARTED.
Choke (Fig 4)
An independent choke is fitted to some models. This
choke should be used in conjunction with a fast throttle
setting when starting the engine from cold. It should be
cancelled as soon as possible. Do not use the choke
when starting a warm engine.
Throttle (Fig 4)
The lever is pushed up for FAST( ) and down for
SLOW ( ). On some models the choke control is above
the fast setting, a cold engine is started on the choke
setting, a warm one on the FAST setting. The choke
setting should be cancelled as soon as possible. The
engine should be operated on the FAST setting at
all times.
Battery Charge Light (Fig 5)
This light will illuminate when the ignition is turned on and
will go out once the engine has started to indicate that the
battery is being charged. If the light should illuminate for
more than 2 minutes with the engine running this probably
indicates a charging fault. If the first 20A fuse has not
blown your dealer should be contacted.
Low Fuel Warning (Fig 5)
When the petrol gets low on your tractor a warning light
will appear to tell you to fill up again as the tractor is
about to run out of petrol.
Hour Meter & Service Light (Fig 5)
Your Westwood Tractor is equipped with an hour meter,
which is linked to the service light. The service light will
come on 5 hours before your service is due. This will
need to be reset once the service has been carried out
and the next service interval will be calculated from the
reset time.
The Hour Meter is displayed by holding down the light
switch and turning on the ignition. All the time the light
switch is held down the hours will be displayed in 12.5-
hour increments. On releasing the light switch the display
will revert to normal use.
Troubleshooting (Starting & Running)
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Engine Fails to Turn Over:
CHECK:
✔
That the battery terminals are connected (Page 12).
✔
That fuse 2 (yellow, 20amp ignition fuse) has not
blown or been dislodged.
✔
That the battery is charged.
IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE CONTACT YOUR TRACTOR
DEALER.
If the Engine Turns Over and Does Not Start:
CHECK:
✔
That the ignition is turned on and park brake is
engaged.
✔
That the fuel tank is full and the Petrol Tap is
turned ON (if fitted).
✔
That the Spark Plug Lead is connected.
✔
That the outlet in the fuel tank is not blocked.
✔
That the Spark Plug is clean and set to the correct gap
(see engine manufacturer’s handbook for relevant
Spark Plug data).
✔
That the Fuel Filter is not blocked (see Engine – Air
and Cooling).
✔
That fuse 5 (red, 10amp) has not blown or been
dislodged.
IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE CONTACT YOUR TRACTOR
DEALER.
If The Engine Misfires, Loses Power or Stalls in Use:
CHECK:
✔
That you have not run out of fuel.
✔
That the Air Filter Pre-cleaner is not blocked (see
Engine – Air and Cooling).
✔
That the cooling air intakes are not blocked.
✔
If the ignition lights have gone off – check yellow
20amp fuse, fuse 2 on the fuse holder.
✔
That fuse 5 (red, 10amp) has not blown or been
dislodged.
IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE CONTACT YOUR TRACTOR
DEALER.
If the Cutter Deck Fails to Operate:
CHECK:
✔
That fuse 3 on the Fuse Holder (red, 10amp Clutch
fuse) has not blown.
✔
Whether you have got off the seat – the safety switch
will disengage the cutter.
✔
If the battery has lost charge and will no longer hold
the clutch in operation.
IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE CONTACT YOUR TRACTOR
DEALER.
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Good RPM
Low Fuel
Battery Charge Light
Low RPM
Service
Park Brake
Cutter