Operator's Manual

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CONTROLS
Traction and Stopping Pedal (Fig. 24 & 25) 
Traction pedal has three functions: one, to make the
machine move forward, two, to move it backward and
three, to stop machine. Using the heel and toe of the
right foot, depress top of pedal to move forward and
bottom of pedal to move backward or to assist in
stopping when moving forward. Also, allow pedal to
move or move it to neutral position to stop machine. For
operator comfort, do not rest heel of foot on reverse
when operating forward.
1. Traction pedal
2. Speed selector
3. Pedal stop
Figure 24
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Speed Selector (Fig. 30)  Cam lever at side of
traction pedal can be rotated to maintain desired
speed.
The reverse pedal stop (under pedal) is set at the
factory to provide 3 M.P.H. maximum speed in the
reverse direction.
Figure 25
Starter Switch (Fig. 26)  The starter switch, used to
start, stop and preheat the engine, has four positions:
OFF, ON, START and GLOW PLUGS (PREHEAT).
Rotate key counterclockwise  GLOW PLUG position
 and hold for approximately 20 to 30 seconds, then
rotate key clockwise  START position  to engage
starter motor. Release key when engine starts. The key
will move automatically to the ON/RUN position. To
shut engine off, rotate key counterclockwise to OFF
position. Remove key from switch and install switch
cover to prevent accidental starting.
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Figure 26
1. Starter switch & cover
2. Throttle
3. Cutting unit lift lever
4. Cutting unit drive switch
5. Hour meter
6. Water temperature gauge
7. Oil pressure light
8. Alternator light
9. Glow plug indicator light
10. High water temperature
shut-down light
11. Reel operating light
12. Cold start button
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Throttle (Fig. 26)  Moving throttle upward increases
engine speed, downward decreases engine speed.
Cutting Unit Lift Lever (Fig. 26) The lift lever has three
positions: LOWER, RAISE, and NEUTRAL. To lower
cutting units to the ground, move lift lever forward.
When lowering cutting units, make sure front hydraulic
cylinder is completely retracted before releasing lift
lever. Cutting units will not operate unless cylinder is
retracted. To raise cutting units, pull lift lever rearward
to the RAISE position. To decrease play in lever, tighten
retaining locknut.
Cutting Unit Drive Switch (Fig. 26)  The switch has
two positions: ENGAGE and DlSENGAGE. Push-Pull
switch operates a solenoid valve, on valve bank, to
drive cutting units. Yellow light on dash indicate when
reels are rotating.
Hour Meter (Fig. 26)  Indicates the total hours of
machine operation. The Hour Meter starts to function
whenever the key switch is rotated to ON" position.
Temperature Gauge (Fig. 26)  Registers coolant
temperature in system.
Oil Pressure Light (Fig. 26)  Light glows if engine oil
pressure drops below a safe level.
Water Temperature Light (Fig. 26)  Light glows and
engine automatically shuts-down when engine
coolant temperature gets too high.