Jacobsen 69158, Operation Manual

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5 OPERATION
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5 OPERATION 5.1 DAILY INSPECTION________________________________________________________
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.
2. Check the fuel supply, radiator coolant level,
crankcase oil and hydraulic oil. 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.
5.2
Interlock System _________________________________________________________________________
1. The Interlock system prevents the engine from
starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the
PTO switch is OFF. The system also stops the
engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO
switch ON or parking brake DISENGAGED.
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 or 3;
●
the engine
continues
to run during tests 4 or 5.
3. Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the
check (
✔
) marks across the chart. Shut engine off
between each test.
Test 1:
Represents normal starting procedure. The
operator is seated, parking brake is engaged and the
PTO switch is OFF. The engine should start.
Test 2:
The engine must not start if the PTO switch is
ON.
Test 3:
The engine must not start if the parking brake
is DISENGAGED.
Test 4:
Start the engine in the normal manner then
turn the PTO switch ON and lift your weight off the
seat.
★
Test 5:
Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat.
★
★
Lift your weight off seat. The engine will shut down.
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.
!
WARNING
Never operate equipment with the Interlock system
disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disconnect or
bypass any switch.
!
Interlock System Check
Test Operator
Seated
Parking
Brake
PTO
Switch
Engine
Starts
Yes No Engaged Disengaged On Off Yes No
1
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
3
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
4 ✔ ★ ✔ ✔ ★
5 ✔ ★ ✔ ✔ ★