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6
OPERATION
6
OPERATION
6.1
DAILY INSPECTION________________________________________________________
!
CAUTION
The daily inspection should be performed only when
the engine is off and all fluids are cold. Lower mowers
to the ground, engage the parking brake, stop engine,
and remove ignition key.
1. Perform a visual inspection of the entire unit, look for
signs of wear, loose hardware, and missing or
damaged components. Check for fuel or oil leaks to
ensure connections are tight and hoses and tubes
are in good condition.
6.2
INTERLOCK SYSTEM ______________________________________________________
1. The Interlock System prevents the engine from
starting unless the parking brake is engaged, the
traction pedal is in neutral, and the reel switch is OFF.
The system also stops the engine if the operator
leaves the seat with the reel switch ON, traction
pedal
out
of
NEUTRAL,
DISENGAGED.
!
Never operate equipment with the Interlock
System disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disconnect or bypass any switch.
2. Perform each of the following tests to insure the
Interlock System is functioning properly. Stop the
test and have the system inspected and repaired if
any of the tests fail as listed below:
● the engine does not start in test 1;
● the engine does start during tests 2, 3 or 4;
● the engine continues to run during tests 5 or 6.
Test
Operator
Seated
Yes
1
2
3
4
5
6
18
or
parking
WARNING
Interlock System Check
Parking
Brake
No
Engaged
Disengaged
Lift your weight off seat. The engine will shut down.
2. Check the fuel supply, radiator coolant level,
crankcase oil, and air cleaner indicator. All fluids
must be at the full level mark with engine cold.
3. Make sure all mowers are adjusted to the same
cutting height.
4. Check tires for proper inflation.
5. Test the Interlock System.
Note: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments and maintenance/lube charts, see the
Parts & Maintenance manual.
3. Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the
check (
between each test.
Test 1: Represents normal starting procedure. The
operator is seated, parking brake is engaged, the
brake
traction pedal is in neutral, and the reel switch is OFF.
The engine should start.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the reel switch is
ON.
Test 3: The engine must not start if the parking brake
is DISENGAGED.
Test 4: The engine must not start if traction pedal is
not in neutral.
Test 5: Start the engine in the normal manner then
turn reel switch ON and lift your weight off the seat.
Test 6: Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat.
Traction Pedal
in Neutral
Yes
No
) marks across the chart. Shut engine off
Reel
Switch
On
Off
Engine
Starts
Yes
No
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