Operator's Manual
20
Using the Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the engine
has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use
these times for scheduling regular maintenance.
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Figure 13
1. Hour meter
Switching Fuel Tanks
The unit has two fuel tanks, located on the left and right
sides. Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the
control panel. From there a common fuel line leads to the
engine (Fig. 14).
To use the right side fuel tank rotate the fuel shut off valve
1/4 turn to the right from the off location. This uses fuel
from the right side tank only. When the right hand fuel
tank is empty, move the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the
left from the off position.
Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before
transporting or storing machine.
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Figure 14
1. Shut off valve
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 12) out to the
neutral lock position.
2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the
parking brake (Fig. 15). The parking brake lever
should stay firmly in the engaged position.
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on a
slope and could cause personal injury or property
damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked
or blocked
Warning
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever
release the parking brake (Fig. 15). The parking brake
is disengaged and the lever rests against the brake
stop.
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Figure 15
1. Parking brake—ON
2. Parking brake—OFF
3. Brake Stop
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral
locked position.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 20.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to off (Fig. 16).
4. Move the choke control to on position before starting a
cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
After engine starts, move choke control to run position.
5. Move the throttle control to the fast position before
starting a cold engine.