4 OPERATION
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4
OPERATION
4.1 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.
4.2
Operator Back-up System _________________________________________________________________
1. The operator back-up system prevents the engine
from starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
the traction pedal is in neutral, and the reel/3WD
switch is OFF. The system also stops the engine if
the operator leaves the seat with the reel/3WD switch
ON, traction pedal out of Neutral, or parking brake
Disengaged.
2. Perform each of the following tests to insure the
operator back-up system is functioning properly.
Stop the test and have the system inspected and
repaired if any of the tests
fail
as listed below:
O
the engine
does not
start in test 1;
O
the engine
does
start during tests 2,3 or 4;
O
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
operator’s feet are off the pedals, and the reel/3WD
switch is OFF. The engine should start.
Test 2:
The engine must not start if the reel/3WD
switch is ON.
Test 3:
The engine must not start if the parking brake
is DISENGAGED.
Test 4:
The engine must not start if the traction pedal
is pressed.
Test 5:
Start the engine in the normal manner then
turn reel/3WD switch ON and lift your weight off the
seat.
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Test 6:
Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat.
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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.
!
Operator’s Back-up System Check
Test
Operator
Seated
Parking
Brake
Traction Pedal
in Neutral
Reel / 3WD
Switch
Engine
Starts
Yes
No
Engaged Disengaged
Yes
No
On
Off
Yes No
1
2
3
4
5
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+
6
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