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Baroness GM1700 Owner's Operating Manual

Manual is about: 3-Unit Mid-Mount Rotary Mower

Summary of GM1700

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    3-unit mid-mount rotary mower owner's operating manual "required reading" read this manual and the owner's manual for the engine before using the machine. Serial no.10038- original instructions ver.1.0

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    Thank you for purchasing the baroness machine. This manual explains proper handling, adjustment, and inspection of your machine. Prior to use, carefully read this manual to thoroughly understand the contents for safe and correct operation. We hope you will use the machine safely, and take advantage ...

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    Read this manual carefully to ensure that you thoroughly understand how to properly operate and maintain this machine, and to avoid causing injury to yourself or others. The operator is responsible for operating the machine properly and safely. Do not perform maintenance on the machine other than th...

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    Purpose this machine is intended for cutting turf grass at golf courses. Do not use this machine in any way other than its intended purpose, and do not modify the machine. Operating this machine for other purposes and modifying it may be very dangerous and may cause damage to the machine. In additio...

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    Safety............................................................... Page 1-1 safe operating practices................................Page 1-2 disposal........................................................... Page 2-1 waste disposal...............................................Page 2-2 product o...

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    Gm1700 contents.

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    Safe operating practices....................... Page 1-2 training...................................................Page 1-2 preparation............................................. Page 1-2 operation................................................ Page 1-3 maintenance and storage......................

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    Failure to adequately follow these safety precautions may cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Danger danger this machine is designed to ensure safe operation and has been tested and inspected thoroughly before shipment from the factory. The machine is equipped with safety devices to prev...

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    If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated. Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely. Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches and ...

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    Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path. Do not carry passengers. Never operate while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than ...

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    Disconnect battery before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Make sure that parts such as wires are not touching each other and that their covers have not come off. Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the ...

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    Gm1700 safety page 1-6 safe operating practices.

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    Waste disposal....................................... Page 2-2 about the waste disposal....................... Page 2-2 disposal gm1700 disposal page 2-1.

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    Waste disposal about the waste disposal make sure that waste generated when servicing or repairing the machine is disposed of in accordance with local regulations. (e.G. Waste oil, antifreeze batteries, rubber products, and wires etc.) gm1700 disposal page 2-2 waste disposal.

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    Specifications......................................... Page 3-2 specifications..........................................Page 3-2 sound pressure level............................. Page 3-3 sound pressure level.............................. Page 3-3 sound power level.....................................

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    Specifications specifications model gm1700 dimensions total length 255 cm total width 159 cm total height roof 197 cm handle 121 cm weight 743 kg minimum turning radius 298 cm engine model kubota d1105 type vertical water-cooled 4-cycle diesel engine total displacement 1,123 cm 3 (1.123 l) maximum o...

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    Sound pressure level sound pressure level this machine was confirmed to have a continuous a-weighted sound pressure level of 93 db by measuring identical machines in accordance with the procedure specified in iso5395-1:2013. Sound power level sound power level this machine was confirmed to have a so...

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    Names of each section 3 e 5 6 7 a b d f 8 9 10 c 11 13 12 14 16 15 4 1 2 quwxcl-033 names of each section_001 1 hood 2 steering wheel 3 seat 4 2wd/4wd selector lever 5 fuel tank 6 brake pedal 7 front wheel 8 knife rotation lever 9 meter panel 10 throttle lever 11 forward pedal 12 reverse pedal 13 ce...

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    Year of manufacture decal the year of manufacture decal indicates the year when this machine was manufactured. Year of manufacture wvzv36-001 year of manufacture decal_001 rops compliance decal rops compliance decal indicates the manufacturer of the fitted machine, the model, etc. In accordance with...

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    Safety signs and instruction signs about safety signs and instruction signs warning safety decals and instruction decals are attached to this machine. Make sure that they are preserved in their entirety. If they are damaged, become dirty, or peel off, replace them with new ones. Part numbers for dec...

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    Warning and instruction decals 1 k 4 2 0 5 0 0 1 5 4 0 qigqnx-022 k4205001540 decal, caution for high temperature caution high temperature - do not touch. Otherwise, you will be burned. 2 k 4 2 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 qigqnx-021 k4209001000 diesel fuel filler icon use no. 2 diesel fuel. (low sulfur or ultra...

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    6 qigqnx-042 k4205001920 decal, caution for high temperature caution high temperature - do not touch. Otherwise, you will be burned. 7 k 4 2 0 9 0 0 0 9 8 0 qigqnx-020 k4209000980 hydraulic oil icon read the owner's operating manual. 8 qigqnx-035 k4205001580 decal, caution for pinching caution may p...

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    Pre-installation adjustments................. Page 4-2 operating attachments........................... Page 4-2 installation of universal joint.................. Page 4-2 inspection before use............................Page 4-2 hood....................................................... Page 4-2 r...

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    Pre-installation adjustments operating attachments for details on handling the attachment, please refer to the separate attachment's operating manual. Installation of universal joint important check the alignment point of the splines before installing (inserting) the universal joint. Check the align...

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    1 hood 2 rubber catch 3 intake 4 bolt 5 nut radiator inspection of radiator for details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate engine operating manual. Make sure that there is no damage to the radiator. Make sure that the radiator is not contaminated. Cleaning of radiator for details o...

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    Important when you supply coolant, be sure to use clean water, such as tap water. During winter, remove coolant. Alternatively, mix long-life coolant and clean water, and then pour it into the radiator and reserve tank. Relationship between concentration of long- life coolant (llc) and freezing temp...

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    Open the reserve tank cap, and then supply clean water up to the "full" mark. 1 2 ouuoov-008 coolant supply_002 1 radiator cap 2 radiator change of coolant for details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate engine handling manual. Warning when you change the coolant, be sure to drain i...

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    Hydraulic oil supply important do not mix different types of oil. Important use shell tellus s2m46 (or equivalent) as hydraulic oil. If the oil level is low, open the tank cap and supply oil. 1 2 dmhzyz-011 hydraulic oil supply_001 1 tank cap 2 oil gauge securely close the tank cap. Start the engine...

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    Open the tank cap, and then pour new oil from the fill port until the oil level reaches the middle of the oil gauge on the hydraulic tank. The hydraulic tank capacity is approximately 22.0 dm 3 (22.0 l). 1 2 dmhzyz-011 change of hydraulic oil_002 1 tank cap 2 oil gauge tighten the tank cap securely....

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    Cleaning of air cleaner for details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate engine handling manual. A contaminated air cleaner element may cause malfunction of the engine. To maximize the life of the engine, clean the air cleaner properly. Follow the steps below to clean the air cleaner...

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    Battery inspection of battery for details on handling the battery, please refer to the separate battery instruction manual. Danger danger keep fire away while inspecting or charging the battery. The battery may explode. Warning do not allow the battery fluid level to become lower than the lower leve...

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    Brake inspection of brake while traveling, depress the brake pedal firmly to make sure that the brake is applied effectively. Inspection of parking brake make sure that the parking brake is applied after depressing the brake pedal and pulling the parking brake lever. Make sure that the parking brake...

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    The appropriate oil level should be between the upper and lower limit lines on the gauge. 2 3 1 rnr453-004 inspection of engine oil_002 1 oil level gauge 2 upper limit 3 lower limit supply of engine oil for details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate engine handling manual. Importan...

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    Change of engine oil for details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate engine handling manual. Warning when you change the engine oil, be sure to drain it into a bowl and discard it in accordance with local laws and regulations. Caution be careful with hot oil, which could cause burns...

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    Fuel supply danger danger do not supply fuel above f (full) level of the fuel gauge. If you supply too much fuel, it might overflow from the fuel cap when you travel or work on a slope. Warning keep fire away while refueling. Do not smoke while refueling. If the fuel gauge located on the fuel tank i...

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    Tightening torques standard tightening torques bolts and nuts important a number of bolts are used in each part of this machine. Be sure to re-tighten the bolts and nuts, because they may be loosened at the earlier stage of the use. As to the bolts and nuts without any special instruction, tighten t...

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    Nominal diameter heat-treated bolt strength classification 8.8 strength classification 10.9 8 t 8.8 8 tib3yb-002 11t 10.9 11 tib3yb-003 n-m kgf-cm lb-in n-m kgf-cm lb-in m5 5 - 7 50.99 - 71.38 44.26 - 61.96 7 - 10 71.38 - 101.97 61.96 - 88.51 m6 8 - 11 81.58 - 112.17 70.81 - 97.36 14 - 18 142.76 - 1...

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    Principal tightening torques tightening torque by model gm1700_main body tighten the following bolts and nuts at the torque specified in the table. For thread locking adhesive, apply a middle strength thread locker (threebond 1322 anaerobic adhesives). Location code part name tightening torque threa...

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    Adjustment before operating adjustment of steering wheel warning since it is dangerous, do not adjust while traveling. Caution be sure the steering wheel position is securely locked. It would be extremely dangerous if it becomes loose while traveling. The steering wheel can be adjusted up or down. A...

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    Procedure to start / stop engine start / stop of engine procedure to start engine warning before starting the engine, make sure that there are no other people or obstacles around the machine. Important starter operation must take 15 seconds or less. If the engine does not start, stop using the batte...

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    Caution quickly returning the ignition key from the "start" position to the "on" position may result in damage to the machine. After the thermo-start lamp turns off, immediately set the ignition key to the "start" position. When the starter starts rotating and the engine starts, return the ignition ...

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    Operation of each section precautions for operating the machine caution under any circumstances drive the machine at such a speed that you can stop it immediately for emergencies. Cautions for when you leave the machine caution if the brakes are not sufficiently effective, use the wheel stoppers to ...

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    1 knife rotation/stop icons these indicate positions for rotating and stopping the rotary knife. 1. Rotate 2. Stop 1 2 6n6oux-018 2 engine speed icons these indicate positions for low and high engine speeds. 1. Low speed 2. High speed 1 2 6n6oux-019 3 mower unit up/down icons these indicate position...

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    5 k4203001340 parking brake decal this shows how to lock and release the parking brake. 1. Locked 2. Released 1 2 6n6oux-013 6 k4203001500 tilt steering decal this shows the steering tilt directions and how to lock and release the position. 6n6oux-022 7 k4203001510 2wd/4wd selector decal this shows ...

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    Throttle lever the throttle lever is located in the operation panel and enables you to adjust the engine rpm. Move the throttle lever toward the rabbit icon (high speed) to increase the engine rpm, and toward the turtle icon (low speed) to reduce the rpm. Note: the factory default engine rpm (maximu...

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    Knife rotation lever caution just before you start cutting work, set the knife rotation lever to the "on" position. At all other times, make sure it is set to the "off" position. The knife rotation lever is located in the operation panel and controls the rotation of the rotary knives. When the knife...

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    Traveling pedal warning this machine is not authorized as a special motor vehicle. Do not drive it on public roads. Caution when the machine is traveling at a high speed, it will not stop immediately after you take your foot off the traveling pedal. If necessary, also use the brake. The traveling pe...

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    Hood caution do not open the hood in strong winds. Caution be careful not to pinch your fingers when you open or close the hood. Remove the bolt and nut. Unlock the rubber catch, and then lift up the hood. 1 2 5 4 3 3 s2vhhj-002 hood_001 1 hood 2 rubber catch 3 intake 4 bolt 5 nut lift the hood and ...

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    Center cover caution be careful not to pinch your fingers when you open or close the cover. Bring the seat to the backmost position. Completely raise the steering wheel. Remove the bolt on both sides of the center cover. 1 2 3 4 5 ih2p97-001 center cover_001 1 center cover 2 bolt 3 spring washer 4 w...

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    Underseat cover caution be careful not to pinch your fingers when you open or close the underseat cover. Note: follow the same steps to remove the left and right underseat covers. Remove the rear cover. Remove the seatback cover. Swing the seat to tilt it. Remove the bolts mounting the underseat cov...

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    Water temperature gauge the water temperature gauge is located in the operation panel. This instrument indicates the water temperature inside the engine. If the water temperature gauge indicates a level close to "h" during operation, the machine is overheated. Remove the load from the engine, idle t...

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    Thermo-start lamp the thermo-start lamp is the middle pilot lamp located in the operation panel. When the ignition key is set to the "glow" position, it illuminates as the glow plug generates heat. Illumination of the thermo-start lamp is controlled by the glow lamp timer, and the lamp is turned off...

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    Apply the parking brake and chock the wheels. Set the 2wd/4wd selector lever to the "2wd" position. Remove the underseat cover on the right side. Turn either of the unload valves by one rotation to loosen it. 1 gay3t1-007 towing the machine_001 1 unload valve remove the wheel stoppers. Depress the b...

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    Gm1700 handling instructions page 4-32 transporting.

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    Maintenance precautions...................... Page 5-2 maintenance schedule........................... Page 5-3 specified values..................................... Page 5-5 main consumable parts......................... Page 5-6 jacking up the machine......................... Page 5-7 about the ja...

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    Maintenance precautions caution first, learn well the maintenance operations you plan to perform. Caution use tools appropriate for each maintenance operation. Caution for the safe and best performance of your machine, use baroness genuine parts for replacement and accessories. Please note that our ...

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    Maintenance schedule gm1700 follow the maintenance schedule below. ○・・・ inspect, adjust, supply, clean ●・・・ replace (first time) △・・・ replace maintenance item before work after work every 8 hrs. Ever y 5 0 hr s. Eve ry 1 00 hrs. Eve ry 2 00 hrs. Eve ry 2 50 hrs. Eve ry 4 00 hrs. Eve ry 5 00 hrs. Ev ...

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    Maintenance item bef ore work afte r wo rk eve ry 8 hrs. Every 5 0 hrs. Every 100 h rs. Every 200 h rs. Every 250 h rs. Every 400 h rs. Every 500 h rs. Every ye ar every 2 years every 4 years remar ks main bo dy hydraulic motor oil - - - - - - - - - - - - - power unit oil - - - - - - - - - - - - - t...

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    Maintenance item bef ore work afte r wo rk eve ry 8 hrs. Every 5 0 hrs. Every 100 h rs. Every 200 h rs. Every 250 h rs. Every 400 h rs. Every 500 h rs. Every ye ar every 2 years every 4 years remar ks by mo de l (hig h-du mp swe epe r) tightening the parts ○ greasing, oiling ○ v-belt ○ △ cover ○ oil...

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    Main consumable parts part name code fan belt pf1g345-9701-0 oil element pf16271-3209-3 air cleaner element pft0270-1632-0 fuel filter element pf1g313-4301-1 hydraulic cartridge filter k3412000050 hydraulic oil (20 l can) k2913100200 brake wire, left k1120182500 brake wire, right k1120199500 throttl...

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    Jacking up the machine about the jacking up the machine warning when replacing a tire or beginning any other maintenance or repairs, be sure to chock the wheels to prevent the machine from moving. Before jacking up the machine, park it on a hard, flat surface such as a concrete floor and remove any ...

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    Rear right frame rwyt62-051 jack-up points_005 rear left frame rwyt62-052 jack-up points_006 4. 5. Gm1700 maintenance page 5-8 jacking up the machine.

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    Greasing about greasing since there may be adhesion or damage due to lack of grease on moving parts, they must be greased. Add urea-based no. 2 grease in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Other locations where the specified grease or lubricant is used are indicated in "greasing points". Add ...

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    Front left wheel 8bq62b-131 greasing points_004 knife rotation lever fulcrum 8bq62b-132 greasing points_005 brake pedal shaft fulcrum 8bq62b-133 greasing points_006 2. 3. Chain wheel mounting shaft fulcrum there is one greasing point each on the left and right. 8bq62b-134 greasing points_007 traveli...

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    Brake lever shaft there is one greasing point each in the left and right brake areas. 8bq62b-137 greasing points_010 joint fulcrum there are two locations. 8bq62b-138 greasing points_011 joint connector 8bq62b-139 greasing points_012 6. 7. 8. Tension shaft fulcrum 8bq62b-140 greasing points_013 cam ...

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    Maintenance (main body) removing/installing tires front tires follow the steps below to remove the front tires: loosen the bolts. 1 lm2ieh-002 front tires_001 1 heat-treated bolt securely place the jack beneath the jack-up point of the front left/right frame area, and then raise it until the tire li...

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    Adjustment of belt tension caution be sure to stop the engine before adjusting the belts. Important make sure that the belt has the specified amount of tension. If the belt becomes slack due to frequent use, it may jump or slip. In addition, if it is overtightened, it may wear prematurely. If necess...

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    If the belt is too slack, adjust it by tightening the tension wire adjustment bolt. Adjust it so that the springs are adjusted as follows. Tension spring set the knife rotation lever to the "on" position, and then adjust so that the total length of the tension spring is 40.0 mm. 1 a jsy6z7-003 knife...

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    Danger danger it would be extremely dangerous and may result in an unexpected accident if the left and right brakes are not equally effective. If the left and right brakes are not equally effective, make fine adjustments with the adjustment bolt on the brake wire. Break-in of brakes if the brake sho...

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    Adjust the neutral position for the rear wheels. If the rear tires rotate forward, loosen the cam lever shaft, and then adjust lock nuts a to move the shaft seat backward. Find the position where the rear wheels stop, and then tighten the cam lever shaft to secure it. If the rear tires rotate in rev...

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    Change of transmission oil warning when you change the transmission oil, be sure to drain it into a bowl and discard it in accordance with regional laws and regulations. Caution be careful with hot oil, which could cause burns if it contacts your skin. Important be sure to pour automobile gear oil t...

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    The machine uses a mini fuse for automobiles. Replace an old fuse with a new fuse of the specified capacity. A b c d e f g h i j k l m n o pkm25s-006 fuse box_002 a 5a timer (glow signal) b 5a glow lamp c 5a fuel pump d 5a water temperature gauge, charge lamp, oil pressure (engine oil pressure) lamp...

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    Head office 1-26, miyuki-cho, toyokawa, aichi-pref. 442-8530 japan. Tel : (0533) 84 - 1390 fax : (0533) 89 - 3623 gm1700--um--gbz/14e-00-s.K.