Jacobsen Fairway 250 JGZZ250, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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7 OPERATION
7.2 OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM _________________
1. The operator presence and safety interlock system will not allow the engine to start unless the neutral latch
is released. The traction pedal and the cut unit must be turned off. The system also stops the engine if the
operator leaves the seat with the cutting equipment engaged or the neutral latch engaged.
2. Do each of the following tests to make sure that the operator presence and safety interlock system
operates correctly. If any of the tests fail, stop the test and have the system inspected and repaired as
shown below:
• The engine does not start in test 1;
• The engine does start during tests 2 or 3.
• The engine continues to run during test 4.
3. Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the check (

) sign across the chart. Turn off the engine
between each test.
Test 1: Shows the normal start procedure. The operator must be in the driver seat and the pedal neutral
latch must be released. The operators feet must be away from the pedals, with the mower engagement
device turned off. The engine must start correctly.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the mower engagement device is turned on.
Test 3: The engine must not start if the neutral latch (traction pedal) is pressed.
Test 4: Start the engine with the normal procedure, then turn mower engagement device on and move
your weight from the seat.
WARNING
Do Not Operate The Equipment With
The Operator Presence And Safety
Interlock System Disengaged Or When
The Equipment Has Defects. Do Not
Disconnect Or Bypass Any Switch.
Test Operator Seated Neutral Latch
Released
Mower Switch Engine Starts
Yes No Yes No On Off Yes No
1
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2
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3
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4
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Remove your weight from the seat. The cutting units must not rotate after seven (7) seconds