4 SET-UP
GB-12
4.5
Interlock System _________________________________________________________________________
1.
The Interlock System prevents the engine from
starting unless the parking brake is engaged, the
traction pedal is in neutral and the reel switch is OFF.
The system also stops the engine if the operator
leaves the seat with the reel 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:
●
the engine does not start in test 1;
●
the engine does start during tests 2,3 or 4;
●
the engine continues to run during tests 5 or 6.
3.
Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the
check (
✔
) 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 pedal is in neutral, and the reel switch is
OFF. The engine should start.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the reel switch is
ON.
Test 3: The engine must not start if the parking brake
is DISENGAGED.
Test 4: The engine must not start if traction pedal is
not in neutral.
Test 5: Start the engine in the normal manner then
turn reel switch ON and lift your weight off the seat.
★
Test 6: Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat.
★
★
Lift your weight off seat. The engine will shut down.
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
Reel
Switch
Engine
Starts
Yes
No
Engaged
Disengaged
Yes
No
On
Off
Yes No
1
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
5
✔
★
✔
✔
✔
★
6
✔
★
✔
✔
✔
★
