Makita PTM0900 Operator's Manual

13ENCONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS«START» connects the starter motor.If you release the key on «START», it will automatically return to «ON».4.4 PARKING BRAKEThis brake stops the machine from moving when it has been parked. There are twopositions:«A» = Brake off«B» = Brake on– The brake is applied by pressing the pedal right down (4.21 or 4.31) and moving thelever to position «B». When you take your foot off the pedal it will be blocked by thelever in the lowered position.– To disengage the parking brake, press the pedal (4.21 or 4.31). The lever will returnto position «A».4.5 HEADLIGHT SWITCH ( if fitted)For turning on the headlights when the key (4.3) is in the «ON» position.4.6 INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE ON THE CONTROLPANEL– The audible warning signals that the grass-catcher is full (☛ 5.4.6).This lamp comes on when the key (4.3) is inthe «ON» position and stays on while themachine is running.– When it flashes, it means that it is notready to be started (☛ 5.2).There is a panel on the dashboard with a setof pilot lamps which work when the key (4.3)is in the «ON» position.– The lighting of these lamps means:a) hand brake enabled;➤ Machine with 6 indicator light panel:➤ Machine with one indicator light:➤a b c fed