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OPERATION
4.1 DAILY INSPECTION__________________________________________________________
Perform daily inspection at the start of each work day
before operating tractor.
CAUTION:
The Daily Inspection should be per-
!
formed only when the engine is off and all fluids
are cold. To avoid possible injury lower imple-
ments to the ground, engage parking brake, stop
the engine and remove ignition key, before
inspecting.
4.2 OPERATOR BACK-UP SYSTEM ______________________________________________
1. The operator back-up system prevents the engine
from starting unless the parking brake is engaged.
The system also stops the engine if the operator
leaves the seat with the parking brake disengaged.
!
WARNING
Never operate equipment with the operator back-
up system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disconnect or bypass any switch.
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:
Test
Operator Seated
Yes
1
2
3
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Operator's Back-up System Check
Parking Brake
No
Engaged
Disengaged
1. Perform a visual inspection of the entire unit, look for
signs of wear, loose hardware, and missing or
damaged components.
2. Check for fuel, coolant or oil leaks.
3. Check the fuel supply, engine oil and hydraulic fluid.
All fluids must be at the full mark.
4. Make sure the machine is lubricated and the tires are
properly inflated. Over inflated tires reduce traction.
5. Test the operator back-up system as described in
below.
the engine does not start in test 1; or
the engine does start during test 2; or
the engine continues to run during test 3.
3. Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the
check ( ) marks across the chart. Stop the engine
between each test.
Test 1: Represents normal starting procedure. With
the operator seated and parking brake engaged the
engine should start.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the parking brake
is disengaged.
Test 3: Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage brake lever and lift your weight off the
seat. The engine must stop.
Starts
OPERATION
Engine
Doesn't
Stops
Start
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