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SET-UP
3.12 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.
!
Never operate equipment with the Interlock
system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disconnect or bypass any switch.
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;
l
the engine does start during tests 2, 3 or 4;
l
the engine continues to run during tests 5 or 6.
l
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
Operator
Seated
Yes
1
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
6
4
7
4
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WARNING
Parking
Brake
No
Engaged Disengaged
4
4
4
H
4
H
H
4
Lift your weight off seat. The engine will shut down.
H
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
Traction Lever
in Neutral
Yes
No
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Reel
Engine
Levers
Starts
On
Off
Yes
4
4
4
4
4
4
H
4
H
4
H
No
4
4
4