3 CONTROLS
12
W.
Hour Meter
Records engine operating hours. Use hour meter to
schedule periodic maintenance.
X.
Fuel Gauge
Indicates current fuel level. Check fuel gauge daily
before starting machine.
Y.
Warning Lights
Alerts the operator to conditions requiring immediate
action. See Section 3.4.
Z.
Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Normal operating
temperature should be between 160° - 230°F (71°-
110°C). If temperature rises above 230° (110°F), alarm
will sound. See Section 3.4.
AA.
Left Wing Mower Switch
The left wing mower switch is a 3-position rocker type
switch with a neutral locking tab. It sets the left wing
mower for either forward or reverse rotation. It also sets
the mower lift lever
(P)
in manual or automatic mode.
Set mower switch in its OFF (center) position when
starting the tractor.
Forward
- To mow, press switch to the
FORWARD (cut) position. With the switch in this
position, mowers will start automatically when
they are lowered and stop when they are raised. Return
switch to its center position to disable mowers.
Reverse
- The mower can be operated in the
reverse direction for backlapping, running
vertical mowers, removing grass build-up in
mowers or dislodging objects binding mowers. To
reverse blade rotation, push locking tab
(Q
1
)
forward
and press switch to the REVERSE position.
When backlapping the parking brake must be set and
both the left wing mower switch
(AA)
and backlap switch
(K)
must be set to REVERSE. See See
Parts &
Maintenance Maunal
.
AB.
Right Wing Mower Switch
The right wing mower switch is a 3-position rocker type
switch with a neutral locking tab
(Q
1
)
. It sets the right
wing mower for either forward or reverse rotation. It also
sets the mower lift lever
(P)
in manual or automatic
mode. Set mower switch in its OFF (center) position
when starting the tractor.
Forward
- To mow, press switch to the
FORWARD (cut) position. With the switch in this
position, mowers will start automatically when
they are lowered and stop when they are raised. Return
switch to its center position to disable mowers.
Reverse
- The mower can be operated in the
reverse direction for backlapping, running
vertical mowers, removing grass build-up in
mowers or dislodging objects binding mowers. To
reverse blade rotation, push locking tab forward and
press switch to the REVERSE position.
When backlapping the parking brake must be set and
both the right wing mower switch
(AB)
and backlap
switch
(K)
must be set to REVERSE. See See
Parts &
Maintenance Maunal
.
