Instrument Panel (Later 4.5 L “270” Engines)

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Instrument Panel and Gauges (Later 4.5 L “270” Engines)

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)

All controls and gauges are optional equipment for John Deere 4.5 L suffix “270” 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 “ON” position. The hour meter should be used as a guide for scheduling periodic service.

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.

C—Voltmeter Gauge - The voltmeter indicates system battery voltage.

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.

H—Key Switch - The key switch controls the electrical system. Positions of key switch are marked as follows: OFF, ON, and START.

I—Throttle (Optional) - The throttle control is used to control engine speed.

J—Hourmeter (Optional) - The hourmeter indicates the operating hours of the engine while key switch is in the “ON” position. The hour meter should be used as a guide for scheduling periodic service.