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Checking the Operation of
the Interlock Switches
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
CAUTION
If the safety interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
Checking the
Operator-Presence-Control (OPC)
Interlock Switch
1.
Push the kickstand down with your foot and pull
up on the handle support until the kickstand has
rotated forward, over center.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
With the OPC released, attempt to engage
the traction lever
lever should not engage. If the traction lever
engages, the interlock system needs service.
Correct the problem before operating the
machine; refer to
Switch (page
31).
Figure 29
1. Operator-presence control
(OPC)
2. Traction lever
4.
With the OPC pressed and the traction lever
engaged, release the OPC
traction lever should disengage. If the traction
(Figure
29). The traction
Servicing the Traction-Interlock
3. Brake lever
(Figure
29). The
lever does not disengage, the interlock system
needs service. Correct the problem before
operating the machine; refer to
Traction-Interlock Switch (page
5.
With the OPC pressed and the shift lever
moved to the left, engage the traction and reel
drive and release the OPC
traction lever should disengage. If the traction
lever does not disengage, the interlock system
needs service. Correct the problem before
operating the machine; refer to
Traction-Interlock Switch (page 31)
the Reel Control (page
6.
With the OPC pressed and the shift lever moved
to the left to engage the traction and reel drive,
move the shift lever to the right to disengage the
reel drive
disengage. If the reel drive does not disengage,
the interlock system needs service. Correct the
problem before operating the machine; refer to
Adjusting the Reel Control (page
7.
Carefully lower the machine off the kickstand.
Checking the Traction-Interlock
Switch
1.
Push the kickstand down with your foot and pull
up on the handle support until the kickstand has
rotated forward, over center.
2.
With the OPC pressed, the traction lever
engaged, and the engine controls in the starting
position
(Figure
The engine should not start. If the engine starts,
the interlock switch needs service. Correct the
problem before operating the machine; refer to
Servicing the Traction-Interlock Switch (page
31).
3.
Carefully lower the machine off the kickstand.
Checking the Brake-Interlock
Switch
1.
Push the kickstand down with your foot and pull
up on the handle support until the kickstand has
rotated forward, over center.
2.
With the traction lever disengaged, the service
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brake engaged, and the engine controls in
the starting position
start the engine. The engine should start. If
the engine does not start, the interlock switch
needs service. Correct the problem before
operating the machine; refer to
Brake-Interlock Switch (page
3.
With the engine running, engage the service
brake (not the parking-brake latch), press the
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Servicing the
31).
(Figure
Servicing the
35).
(Figure
29). The reel drive should
29), attempt to start the engine.
(Figure
29), attempt to
Servicing the
32).
29). The
or
Adjusting
35).
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