Hour Meter; Pto Switch; Oil Pressure Warning Light; Temperature Gauge - Toro Groundsmaster 228–D Operator's Manual

After cutting unit is raised, allow lift lever to move to the
TRANSPORT position. Cutting unit must be raised when
driving from one work area to another.
Figure 24
1. Hydraulic Lift lever

2. PTO Switch

3. Temperature gauge

4. Fuel gauge

5. Ignition key switch
6. Temperature override
switch
7. Throttle
PTO Switch
Pull up on sleeve on toggle switch handle and move handle
to ON to ENGAGE electric PTO clutch (Fig. 24). Pull up
on sleeve and move handle to OFF to DISENGAGE
electric PTO clutch. The only time the PTO switch should
be in the ENGAGE position is when the implement is down
in operating position and ready to begin operation.
Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge (Fig. 24) registers the temperature
of the coolant in the cooling system. If temperature of
coolant gets too high the engine will shut off automatically.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge (Fig. 24) indicates quantity of fuel
remaining in fuel tank.
Ignition Key Switch
Three positions: OFF, ON / Preheat and START. (Fig. 24).
Temperature Override Switch
Press and hold override switch (Fig. 24) to start engine
after high temperature shut down. Use only for emergency
operation.

8. Hour meter

9. Engine coolant
temperature
10. Glow plug indicator
11. Charge indicator
12. Oil pressure indicator
13. Lift lever lock
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Throttle
Throttle (Fig. 24) is used to operate engine at various
speeds. Moving throttle forward increases engine speed —
FAST; rearward decreases engine speed — SLOW. The
throttle controls the speed of the cutter blades and, in
conjunction with traction pedal, controls ground speed of
the traction unit.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 24) registers accumulated hours of
engine operation.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The light illuminates and engine shuts down when coolant
reaches a excessively high temperature (Fig. 24).
Glow Plug Indicator
When lit, indicates glow plugs are on (Fig. 24).
Charge Indicator
Illuminates when system charging circuit malfunctions
(Fig. 24).

Oil Pressure Warning Light

The oil pressure warning light (Fig. 24) glows when oil
pressure in engine drops below a safe level. If low oil
pressure ever occurs, stop engine and determine the cause.
Repair the damage before starting the engine again.
LIft Lever Lock
Lock lift lever (Fig. 24), in raised position, when
performing maintenance on cutting unit.
Seat Adjusting Handle
To adjust seat, loosen adjusting knobs and slide seat to
desired position. Tighten knobs to lock seat in place.
Seat Adjusting Handle — Deluxe Seat
To adjust seat, move lever on left side outward, slide seat to
desired position and release lever so it will lock in track.