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The safety systems installed on your machine should be checked
before each machine use. Be sure you have read the machine
operator manual and are completely familiar with the operation of
the machine before performing these safety system checks.
Use the following checkout procedures to check for normal
operation of machine.
If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, do not
operate machine. See your authorized dealer for service.
Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.
Testing PTO Switch
1. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the
neutral position.
2. Lock park brake.
3. Pull PTO switch up to engage.
4. Turn key switch to the start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Park Brake Switch
1. Push PTO switch down to disengage.
2. Unlock park brake.
3. Turn key switch to the start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Neutral Switch (Start)
1. Lock park brake.
2. Push PTO switch down to disengage.
3. Push one motion control lever forward.
4. Turn key switch to the start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Neutral Switch (Run)
1. Lock park brake.
2. Push PTO switch down to disengage.
3. Start engine.
4. Push one motion control lever forward.
5. Repeat procedure using the other lever.
6. Repeat procedure pushing each motion control lever rearward.
Result: The engine must stop when either lever is moved from
neutral position.
Testing Operator Presence Switch
NOTE: Ensure OPC switch bracket is depressed when standing on
operator’s station.
1. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the
NEUTRAL position.
2. Start engine.
3. Unlock park brake.
4. Step completely off operator’s platform.
Result: The engine must stop.
NOTE: Ensure OPC switch bracket is depressed when standing on
operator’s station.
5. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the
NEUTRAL position and start engine.
6. Pull PTO switch up to engage.
7. Step completely off operator’s platform.
Result: The engine must stop.
Testing the Park Brake
MIF
1. Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade) facing downhill.
Stop the engine and lock the park brake.
2. Repeat procedure with machine facing uphill.
Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. (Machine
should move no more that 61cm (24 in.) in one hour.) If machine
moves more than that, brakes need to be adjusted. See your
authorized dealer or refer to Adjusting Park Brake in the SERVICE
STEERING AND BRAKES section.
Using Park Brake
Locking Park Brake
MX20102
Raise park brake lever (A) to lock park brake.
Unlocking Park Brake:
Lower park brake lever (A) to unlock park brake.
USING THE PTO
Engage PTO:
• Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the
neutral position.
• Start engine.
• Release park brake.
1. Move throttle lever to the 1/2 to 3/4 fast position.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Thrown objects can be
dangerous. Before operating the attachment:
Clear area of bystanders, especially children.
Pick up objects which may be thrown by the attachment.
