MAINTENANCE
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Safety System
The machine is equipped with a safety system that
prevents starting or driving under the following
conditions.
The engine can only be started when:
The mower deck is disengaged.
1.
The steering controls are in the outer, locked
2.
neutral position.
The parking brake is on.
3.
Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety
system works by attempting to start the engine
when one of the conditions is not met. Change the
conditions and try again.
If the machine starts when one of these conditions
is not met, turn the machine off and repair the safety
system before using the machine again.
Make sure the engine stops when the park brake
is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated
position.
Check that the engine stops if the mower blades are
engaged and the driver temporarily moves off the
drivers seat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to be able to drive, the driver must
sit in the seat and release the parking brake
before the steering controls can be moved into
the neutral position, otherwise the engine will
stop.
8058-026
Start conditions
Tire Pressures
All tires should be at 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.
Parking Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever,
cables, or switch belonging to the parking brake.
Perform a standstill test and check that there is
sufficient braking action.
To adjust the parking brake, contact the Dixon service
workshop.
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment can result in reduced
braking ability and can cause an
accident.
8058-020
Parking brake
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