Operator Presence Control (OPC)
System Check
See Figures 2-11 and 2-12.
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WARNING
Never operate equipment with the Operator
Presence Control (OPC) system disconnected or
malfunctioning. Do not disconnect or bypass any
switch.
The OPC system is intended to protect the operator and
others from injury by stopping the reel and drive
mechanism as soon as the operator releases the OPC
bail.
1. Park the mower safely. (See "Park Mower Safely" on
page 1-5.)
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Figure 2-11
2. Move the mow switch (1) to the off position.
3. Move the key switch (3) to the start/on position.
4. Gen-Set Models: Move the key switch (3) to the on
position, start the engine, then move key switch to
the start position to power up the controller.
Does the drive mechanism engage before the
OPC bail is engaged?
YES
Move key switch to the off position
immediately and repair the system.
5. Slide OPC bail (2) to the left and engage.
Traction motor will be energized, and traction drum
will begin to turn.
Does the traction drive engage?
NO
Move key switch to the off position
immediately and repair the system.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
6. Release the OPC bail.
Bail will disengage, and traction drive will stop.
Does the traction drive continue turning after the
OPC bail is released?
YES
Move the key switch to the off position
immediately and repair the system.
Mow Switch Check
See Figure 2-12.
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1. Place the mower securely on the kickstand.
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2. Move key switch (3) to the start/on position.
3. Gen-Set Models: Move the key switch (3) to the on
position, start the engine, then move key switch to
the start position to power up the controller.
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4. Move mow switch (1) to the on position.
5. Slide the Operator Presence Control (OPC) bail (2)
to the left and engage.
Reel will begin to turn.
Does the reel spin?
NO
Move the key switch to the off position
immediately and repair the system.
6. Release the OPC bail.
Reel will stop.
Does the reel continue to turn after the OPC bail
is released?
YES
Move the key switch to the off position
immediately and repair the system.
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Figure 2-12
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2-13
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