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RANSOMES PATHWAY 1200
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
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7.2 OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
1. The operator presence & safety interlock system prevents the engine from starting unless the
traction lever is in neutral, and the main vacuum is off. The system also stops the brushes rotating if
the traction lever is in neutral. The system does not stop the engine or main suction if the operator
leaves the driving position.
2. Perform each of the following tests to ensure the operator presence & safety 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.
3. Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the check (
ü
) marks across the chart. Shut engine
off between each test.
Test1: Represents normal starting procedure. The operator's hands are off the traction levers and
the main vacuum is off. The engine should start.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the main vacuum is on.
Test 3: The engine must not start if the traction levers are not in neutral .
Never operate the equipment with the
operator presence & safety interlock
system disengaged or malfunctioning. Do
not disconnect or bypass any switch.
WARNING
7 OPERATION
Test
Traction Lever in
Neutral
Main Vacuum
Switch
Engine Starts
Yes No On Off Yes No
1
ü ü ü ü ü ü
2
ü ü ü ü ü ü
3
ü ü ü ü ü ü