Instrument Panel - Mech. Cont. Engines Instrument Panel (Later 4.5 L Engines) All controls and gauges are optional equipment for John Deere 4.5 L suffix OEM Engines. They may be provided by the equipment manufacturer instead of John Deere. IMPORTANT: Any time an electric gauge or meter does not register correctly, replace it with a new one. Do not attempt to repair it. Following is a brief description of the components on a basic instrument (gauge) panel: A—Tachometer with Hourmeter (Optional) - The tachometer with hourmeter indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) and shows the operating hours of the engine while key switch is in the position.
The hour meter should be used as a guide for scheduling periodic service. RG13360 –UN–06FEB04 B—Oil Pressure Gauge - The oil pressure gauge indicates engine oil pressure. If the engine oil pressure falls below a safe operating pressure, the engine will shut down. Instrument Panel and Gauges (Later 4.5 L Engines) C—Voltmeter Gauge - The voltmeter indicates system battery voltage.
A—Tachometer with Hourmeter (Optional) B—Oil Pressure Gauge C—Voltmeter Gauge D—Coolant Temperature Gauge E—Preheat Button F—Reset (Safety) Switch G—Fuse Holder H—Key Switch I—Throttle (Optional) J—Hourmeter (Optional) D—Coolant Temperature Gauge - The coolant temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. If coolant temperature rises above the preset, safe operating temperature, the engine will shut down. E—Pre-Heat Button - Press button to activate the preheater for cold weather starting. F—Reset (Safety) Switch - Reset button will pop out and shut down the engine if the coolant temperature is too high or oil pressure is too low.
Press in and hold while starting engine until oil pressure is at a safe operating level. G—Fuse Holder - Contains 14 amp fuse. Continued on next page OURGP11,0000160 –19–05FEB04–1/2 18-3 021604 PN=97