Testing Of Safety Interlock Systems - Dixon 3000 SERIES Operator's Manual

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly.
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:
BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:
SEAT SWITCH TEST:
If any safety check fails : Do not operate the mower
until the system has been checked and repaired
a) Place parking brake in OFF position.
b) Turn ignition switch to START.
ENGINE SHOULD NOT TURN OVER
OR ATTEMPT TO START!
a) Place parking brake in ON position.
b) Engage blade drive switch.
c) Turn ignition switch to START.
ENGINE SHOULD NOT TURN OVER
OR ATTEMPT TO START!
a) In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders,
start the engine.
b) Engage blade drive switch.
c) Raise slightly off seat.
ENGINE SHOULD STOP!
by an authorized Dixon ZTR dealer!
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