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2. PRODUCT EXPLANATION
(2) Meters
B type and C type panels use analog electric systems and have a pointer indicator.
Instruments, equipment
Functions
Key switch
Rotary switch with 4 positions
OFF
The switch key can be inserted or removed.
All electric current is cut off.
ON
The electric current to the controls and equipment is turned on.
Engine keeps running.
To stop the engine, the key switch should be in the ON position. After stop-
ping the engine, please turn OFF the key switch.
START
The start position of the engine.
The electric current to the starting motor is turned on.
When you release the key, it will automatically turn to ON position.
GLOW
The start aid position of the engine.
The electric current to the air heater /glow plug is turned on.
When you release the key, it will automatically turn to ON position.
JH4 series: Air heater is an option.
Note
When you don’t use the engine, please remove the key from the key switch and cover
the keyhole with the cap to protect from corrosion.
Stop button switch
Push button switch to stop the engine.
The electric current to the stop solenoid is turned on.
Instruments, equipment
Functions
Tachometer
The engine’s rotation speed is indicated.
Hour meter
The number of hours of operation is indicated, and can be used as a guide for peri-
odic maintenance checks.
The hour meter is at the bottom of tachometer.
Coolant temperature meter
(C type only)
The coolant temperature is indicated.
It enables monitoring of the cooling condition of the engine.
Lube oil pressure meter
(C type only)
The engine oil pressure is indicated.
It enables monitoring of the pressure of the engine’s lube oil.
Panel lights
When turning the key switch to ON, the meters light, for easy viewing.
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