Operator's Manual
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Cutting Unit Drive Switch
The switch (Fig. 30) has two positions: ENGAGE and
DlSENGAGE. The push-pull switch operates a solenoid
valve on the valve bank, to drive the cutting units.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 31) indicates the total hours of
machine operation. The Hour Meter starts to function
whenever the key switch is rotated to “ON” position.
Oil Pressure Light
The oil pressure light (Fig. 31) glows if the engine oil
pressure drops below a safe level.
Water Temperature Light
The water temperature light (Fig. 31) glows and the engine
automatically shuts down when the engine coolant
temperature gets too high.
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Figure 31
1. Oil pressure light
2. Alternator light
3. High water temperature
shut-down light
4. Glow plug indicator light
5. Hour meter
6. Reel operating light
Alternator Light
The amp light (Fig. 31) should be off when the engine is
running. If it is on, the charging system should be checked
and repaired as necessary.
Glow Plug Indicator
The indicator light (Fig. 31) will glow when glow plugs are
operating.
Reel Engage Indicator
The reel engage indicator light (Fig. 31) will glow when
reels are lowered to cutting position.
Parking Brake
Whenever the engine is shut off, the parking brake must be
engaged to prevent accidental movement of the machine.
To engage the parking brake, pull back on the lever.
Reel Speed Control
To obtain the desired clip rate (reel speed), rotate the reel
speed control knob (Fig. 32) to the appropriate setting for
the height-of-cut setting and mower speed; refer to
Selecting the Clip Rate, page 30.
Backlap Control
Rotate the knob (Fig. 32) clockwise for backlapping and
counterclockwise for mowing. Do not change the knob
position when the reels are rotating.
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Figure 32
1. Reel speed control 2. Backlap control
Seat Adjustments
Fore and Aft Adjustment (Fig. 33)—Move the lever on the
side of the seat outward, slide the seat to the desired
position, and release the lever to lock the seat into position.
Suspension Seat Adjustments
Weight Adjustment (Fig. 33)—Push the lever up or down
to adjust to the operator’s weight. Lever up for a light
operator, lever in middle position for a medium weight
operator, or lever down for a heavy operator.