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4.3
OPERATOR ALERTS _______________________________________________________
The electrical system monitors vital machine systems. It
uses an audible alarm and warning lights to alert the
operator of conditions requiring immediate action. When
an alert occurs follow the general guidelines listed in the
chart below, and any specific actions outlined by the
grounds superintendent or service manager.
To test alarm system:
Turn ignition switch to RUN. Press and hold down alarm
test switch. All warning lights should come on and alarm
should sound.
This system monitors:
1.
Hydraulic fluid level
2.
Engine oil pressure
3.
Engine coolant temperature
4.
Hydraulic oil filter
5.
Battery voltage.
6.
Engine Pre Heat Timer (Optional Accessory)
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Alert
Action
1.
Hydraulic fluid level
- Alarm
sounds and hydraulic fluid warning
light comes on. Hydraulic fluid is
below recommended level.
Stop tractor immediately, lower decks
and shut off engine!
Visually
inspect tractor for obvious signs of leaks around connections, hoses and
hydraulic components. Return tractor to service area for maintenance.
CAUTION:
Hydraulic fluid is under pressure.
Turn engine off and allow
fluid to cool before checking fluid level or adding oil to hydraulic tank.
2.
Engine Oil Pressure
- oil pressure
light comes on. Oil pressure low.
Stop tractor immediately, lower decks
and shut off engine!
Inspect oil
level in engine. If oil light remains on with oil at proper level, shut off engine
and tow or trailer tractor back to a service area.
NEVER
operate engine with
oil light on, severe damage to the engine can occur.
3.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Alarm sounds. Engine coolant
temperature high.
Stop tractor immediately, lower decks and shut off engine!
Remove
debris such as leaves and grass clippings that may be restricting air flow
through rear screen on hood and area between radiator and oil cooler. If
engine continues to run hot, return tractor to a service area.
CAUTION
: Engine coolant is under pressure. Turn engine off and allow
fluid to cool before checking fluid level or adding coolant to radiator.
4.
Hydraulic oil filter
- Oil filter
warning light remains on.
Return tractor to a service area as soon as possible
. Change hydraulic oil
filters.
5.
Battery Voltage
- Warning light
comes on.
Return tractor to a service area as soon as possible
.
Inspect battery and
battery charging system.
6.
Engine Pre Heat Timer
- Light
comes on when cold weather start
pre heat timer is activated.
Allow light to illuminate for 3 to 5 seconds to pre heat air intake heating
element before starting tractor in cold weather conditions.
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