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INSTRUMENTS AND WARNING LIGHTS
Instruments
The machine instruments and indicator lights are located to the right of the steering column on the instrument panel.
1 Gauge: tachometer
The tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
2 Hour meter
Hour meter records the total number of hours the engine has been run. These hours give an indication to servicing periods.
3 Gauge: fuel
Indicates the amount of diesel fuel in the tank. NEVER allow fuel gauge to read "Zero" before refilling, otherwise fuel system will require bleeding. (See Service-Fuel)
4 Gauge: engine coolant temperature
This indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. The reading may vary slightly according to the weather.
This machine must NOT be operated if, after a suitable running period the gauge reading is abnormally high.
Warning lights
5 Direction indicator
Warning light flashes when left indicator is operated.
6 Engine oil pressure
Lights when engine oil pressure drops below normal working pressure. Light may illuminate briefly when engine is started, but should cancel once engine is running. The machine should NOT be operated with this light illuminated.
7 Not used
8 Air cleaner filter blockage
Indicates restriction of air passing to the engine. The machine must NOT be operated with this light illuminated.
9 Parking brake
Warning light illuminates when parking brake is ON. Do not attempt to drive machine with Parking Brake ON.