SET-UP 3
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3.5 OPERATING CHECKS ______________________________________________________
After the initial inspection and set-upof reels and
accessories test the tractor and implements for proper
operation.
1. Test the operator back-up system. [Section 3.6]
2. Start the tractor and check the switches, gauges,
pedals and controls operate as descrtibed.
[Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7]
3. Operate traction pedal and check that tractor
operates smoothly in both directions. Check that
tractor stops when traction pedal is released.
4. Check that the tractor does not creep.
5. After operation, stop tractor and visually check for
oil or hydraulic leaks.
3.6 OPERATOR BACK-UP SYSTEM ______________________________________________
1. The operator backup system prevents the engine
from starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
the traction pedal is in neutral and the main reel
switch is “OFF”. The system also stops the engine if
the operator leaves the seat with the main reel switch
“ON” with at least one individual reel switch “ON”,
traction pedal out of NEUTRAL, or parking brake
“DISENGAGED”.
2. Perform each of the following tests to insure the
operator backup 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
operator’s feet are off the pedals, and the main reel
switch is ‘OFF”. The engine should start.
Test 2:
The engine must not start if the main 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 the traction pedal
is pressed.
Test 5:
Start the engine in the normal manner then
turn main reel switch “ON”, one individual 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 cutting units must stop rotating within seven (7) seconds.
WARNING
Never operate equipment with the operator
backup 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
Main Reel
Switch
Individual
Reel Switch
Engine
Starts
Yes No On Off Yes No On Off Yes No Yes No
1 ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔
2 ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔
3 ✔✔✔✔✔✔
4 ✔✔ ✔✔✔✔
5 ✔
★
✔✔ ✔
★★
6 ✔
★
✔✔ ✔ ✔
★
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