
Checking the Traction Pedal
Perform the following system checks daily to ensure
that the interlock system is operating correctly:
1.
Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N
EUTRAL
position, move the functional-control
lever to the N
EUTRAL
position, and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Try to move the traction pedal forward or
backward.
The pedal should not move, which indicates
that the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
Checking the Function-Control
1.
Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N
EUTRAL
position, move the functional-control
lever to the N
EUTRAL
position, and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Move the functional-control lever to the M
OW
position or the T
RANSPORT
position and try to
start the engine.
The engine should not turnover or start, which
indicates that the interlock system is operating
correctly. Correct the problem if it is not
operating properly.
3.
Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N
EUTRAL
position, move the functional-control
lever to the N
EUTRAL
position, and engage the
parking brake.
4.
Start the engine and move the functional-control
lever to the M
OW
position or the T
RANSPORT
position.
The engine should shut off, which indicates that
the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
Checking the Operator’s Presence
Switch
1.
Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N
EUTRAL
position, move the functional control
lever to the N
EUTRAL
position, and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Release the parking brake, move the functional
control lever to the M
OW
position, and rise from
the seat.
The engine should shut off, which indicates
that the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
Checking the Raise/Lower Mow
Control
1.
Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N
EUTRAL
position, move the functional control
lever to the N
EUTRAL
position, and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Move the raise/lower mow control forward to
lower the cutting units. The cutting units should
lower but not start rotating.
If they start rotating, the interlock system is not
operating correctly; correct the problem before
operating the machine.
Driving the Machine without
Mowing
•
Ensure that the cutting units are fully raised.
•
Move the functional-control lever to the T
RANSPORT
position.
•
Use the brakes to slow the machine while going
down steep hills to avoid loss of control.
•
Always approach rough areas at a reduced speed
and cross severe undulations carefully.
•
Familiarize yourself with the width of the machine.
Do not attempt to pass between objects that are
close together to prevent costly damage and
downtime.
Mowing the Green
Important:
If the leak detector alarm (if equipped
on your model) sounds or you notice an oil leak
while cutting on a green, immediately raise the
cutting units, drive directly off the green, and
stop the machine in an area away from the green.
Determine the cause of the leak and correct the
problem.
Before mowing greens, find a clear area and practice
starting and stopping the machine, raising and
lowering the cutting units, turning, etc.
Inspect the green for debris, remove the flag from
the cup, and determine the best direction to mow.
Base the direction to mow on the previous mowing
direction. Always mow in an alternate pattern from the
previous mowing so that the grass blades are less apt
to lay down and therefore be difficult to trap between
the reel blades and the bedknife.
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