5 OPERATION
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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, missing or damaged
components.
2.
Make sure the mower is adjusted to the required
cutting height.
3.
Make sure the machine is lubricated and the
transport tires are properly inflated.
4.
Check the O.P.C. system.
5.
Check motor connections are tight.
5.2
INTERLOCK SYSTEM (O.P.C.) _______________________________________________
1.
The Interlock System is intended to protect the oper-
ator and others from injury by stopping the reel and
drive mechanism as soon as the operator releases
the O.P.C. (Operator Presence Control) bail.
2.
To test the system:
a.
Place mower on the kickstand.
b.
Make certain reel switch is off.
3.
Gen-Set Power Module:
Start the engine.
4.
Energize the unit.
a.
Slide bail to the left and engage O.P.C. Bail.
b.
The drive motor and the wheels will begin to turn.
c.
Release the O.P.C. bail. The bail must
disengage, and drive motor must stop.
5.
If the drive motor engages before the O.P.C. bail is
engaged or the drive motor continue to turn after the
O.P.C. bail is released; stop the unit immediately
and have the system repaired.
CAUTION
The daily inspection should be performed only with
the parking brake engaged, and power connector
disconnected.
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WARNING
Never operate equipment with the Interlock
System disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disconnect or bypass any switch.
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