SECTION 4 OPERATING Page 10 INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. HOURMETER The hourmeter electrically records the actual hours of engine operation. The purpose of the hourmeter is to indicate when to perform the recommended maintenance and lubrication operations. The hourmeter will register only when the engine is running. 16. START SWITCH BUTTON AND WARNING LIGHTS CHECK The button is used to crank the engine. Place the transmission neutral lock in neutral and the transmission electrical system master switch to the ON position. IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the starter motor and avoid low battery output, do not continuously crank the engine for more then 30 second intervals.
Allow 2 to 3 minute recovery period between cranking. Prior to starting the engine move the engine speed and shut down lever fully forward (OFF position), depress the starting switch and check if all warning lights glow. If any warning light doesn’t glow that indicates that the bulb is defective or its circuit is broken. 17. STARTING SWITCH (only QSK-19 engine) Fig. 3B. Starting switch-key positions The starting switch equipped with a key is used to connect and disconnect electric circuits and for starting and stopping the machine engine. Starting switch key positions:
ACC – to the left – for future used, OFF – after inserting the key – disconnects electrical circuits, RUN – to the right – activates electrical circuits, START - to the right with automatic return to RUN on key release – engine startup. 18. LIGHTS SWITCHES Work lights switches are rocker type switches. Activation of the switches turns on front and/or rear work lights. 19. ETHER INJECTOR SWITCH This switch controls the ether injector for cold weather starting. Refer to “STARTING THE ENGINE” for proper operation of this switch. 20. BRAKE LOCK This handle locks the brake pedal in the applied position for parking the machine.
To lock the brake pedal, fully depress the pedal, pull out the lock handle and remove your foot from the pedal. To release the brake, simultaneously depress the brake pedal and push in the lock handle. TD-40C DRESSTA