OPERATION 5
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5
OPERATION
5.1 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 mowers are adjusted to the same
cutting height.
4.
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.
5.2
INTERLOCK SYSTEM ______________________________________________________
1.
The Interlock system prevents the engine from
starting unless the parking brake is engaged, the
traction lever is in Neutral and the reel levers are off.
The system also stops the engine if the operator
leaves the seat with the reel levers on, traction lever
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, the
traction lever is in Neutral, and the reel levers are off.
The engine should start.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the reel lever is in
Forward or Reverse. Repeat test for each reel lever
and lever position.
Test 3: The engine must not start if the parking brake
is disengaged.
Test 4: The engine must not start if traction lever is
not in Neutral. Repeat test for each position of lever.
Test 5: Start the engine in the normal manner then
turn reel lever on and lift your weight off the seat.
Repeat test for each reel lever and lever position.
H
Test 6: Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat.
H
Test 7: Start the engine in the normal manner then
shift traction lever out of Neutral and lift your weight
off the seat. Repeat test for each lever position.
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 mowers
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.
!
Test
Operator
Seated
Parking
Brake
Traction Lever
in Neutral
Reel
Levers
Engine
Starts
Yes
No
Engaged
Disengaged
Yes
No
On
Off
Yes No
1
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
H
4
4
4
H
6
4
H
4
4
4
H
7
4
H
4
4
4
H
