3 CONTROLS
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3.6
ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM __________________________________
The Eclipse is equipped with an electronic traction
control system which utilizes a controller and software to
regulate speed and optimize the driveability of the unit. A
speed sensor in the drive motor reports the exact vehicle
speed to the controller which electronically controls the
drive motor to maintain a smooth and constant speed
whether the unit is going uphill or downhill.
When the direction/speed pedal is returned to Neutral,
the controller uses regenerative braking by essentially
turning the drive motor into a generator and putting
energy back into the battery pack or automatically
adjusting the engine throttle on hybrid powered mowers
to control proper generator output.
To prevent an overvoltage condition, any excess power
created by the regenerative action is sent through the
resistor banks located on the right side of the machine.
System voltage over 60 VDC could cause damage to the
controllers.
3.7
AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE ______________________________________________
The Eclipse mower is equipped with an automatic
parking brake. When the parking brake is applied, the
parking brake light on the LDU will be lit. The parking
brake is automatically applied whenever the vehicle is
not moving or the brake pedal is fully depressed.
Additionally, the parking brake will be engaged with the
keyswitch in the OFF position.
If the parking brake does not disengage when the traction
pedal is pressed, or does not engage when the vehicle is
stopped, shut mower down and have the system
inspected.
To disengage parking brake: The parking brake will
automatically disengage when the traction system is
enabled (mower is started), and the traction pedal is
pressed in either the forward or reverse direction.
To engage parking brake: With the vehicle in motion,
release the traction pedal and gently apply the foot brake
to switch the traction motor to regenerative mode. The
further the brake pedal is pressed, the greater the
regenerative action. Once the vehicle comes to a
complete stop, the parking brake will automatically be
applied.
3.8
LIFT SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________
The Eclipse 322 lift system operates in one of two
modes, service mode and mow mode, depending on the
position of the mow switch (B).
Service Mode - Service mode is active with mow switch
(B) in OFF (down) position and automatic parking brake
engaged. Service mode is used to raise or lower the
individual reels for servicing, without activating reel
motors. Push forward on joystick (J) to lower reels, or pull
back on joystick to raise reels. Only reels with
corresponding reel switches (C, D, or E) in the ON
position will lower.
If reels are lowered or in the crosscut position, mow
switch is off, and mower starts moving, reels will
automatically raise to the transport position.
Mow Mode - Mow mode is active with mow switch (B) in
ON (up) position. Reels will automatically lower to
crosscut position when mow switch is turned ON. Push
forward and release joystick (J) to fully lower reels and
activate reel motors. Pull back on joystick and release to
raise reels to crosscut position and deactivate reel
motors. Pull back and release a second time to fully raise
reels to transport position.
Only reels with corresponding reel switches (C, D, or E)
in the ON position will lower and activate reel motors.
This allows operation of one, two, or all three reels,
depending on area to be cut or operation being
performed (clean up pass, etc.).
NOTE: When operating, depending on mower speed,
there will be up to a two second delay before center reel
raises or lowers. See Section 4.8.
If reel(s) fail to raise in mow mode, or an error code
appears in the LDU, stop mower, push down on mow
switch (B), and try to raise the reel in service mode.
Return mower to the service area to have the lift system
inspected.
CAUTION
Pressing the pedal all the way down, will fully engage
the automatic parking brake, and act as an
emergency stop.
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NOTICE
A ratcheting sound will come from the lift actuators if
joystick (J) is pulled back with reels fully raised. The
sound is produced by a clutch in the actuator, and is
designed to prevent damage to the actuator.
