OPERATION 4
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OPERATION
4.1 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 air cleaner indicator. All fluids must be at the full
level mark with engine cold.
3.
Make sure all decks are adjusted to the same cutting
height.
4.
Visually 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.
4.2
INTERLOCK SYSTEM ______________________________________________________
1.
The Interlock System prevents the engine from starting
unless the parking brake is Engaged, traction pedal is in
Neutral, and the PTO switch is OFF. The system also
stops the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the
PTO switch ON, traction pedal out of neutral, 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:
l
the engine
does not
start in test 1;
l
the engine
does
start during tests 2, 3, or 4;
l
the engine
continues
to run during tests 5 or 6.
3.
Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the
check (
4
) marks across the chart. Shut engine off
between each test.
Test 1:
Represents normal starting procedure. The
operator is seated, parking brake is Engaged, traction
pedal is in Neutral, 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:
The engine must not start if the traction pedal is
not in Neutral.
Test 5:
Start the engine in the normal manner then turn
the PTO switch ON and lift your weight off the seat.
H
Test 6:
Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat.
H
H
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 decks 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
Traction Pedal in
Neutral
PTO
Switch
Engine
Starts
Yes
No
Engaged
Disengaged
Yes
No
On
Off
Yes No
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4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
H
4
4
4
H
6
4
H
4
4
4
H
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