Operation Daily Inspection; Operator Back-Up System - Textron Jacobsen Tri-King Triplex Manuel De L'opérateur Et De Sécurité

5 OPERATION
5 OPERATION
5.1 DAILY INSPECTION________________________________________________________
CAUTION:
T he daily inspection should be per-
!
formed only when the engine is off and all fluids
are cold. Lower mowers to the ground, engage
parking brake, stop engine and remove ignition
key.
1. Perform a visual inspection of the entire unit, look for
signs of wear, loose hardware, and missing or dam-
aged components. Check for fuel or oil leaks to
ensure connections are tight and hoses and tubes
are in good condition.
5.2

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/3-WD
switch is OFF. The system also stops the engine if
the operator leaves the seat with the reel/3-WD
switch ON, traction pedal out of NEUTRAL, or park-
ing brake DISENGAGED.
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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 any of the tests fail as listed below:
G the engine does not start in test 1;
G the engine does start during tests 2,3 or 4;
Test Operator
Seated
Yes
✔
1
✔
2
✔
3
✔
4
✔
5
✔
6
GB-10
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Operator's Back-up System Check
Parking
Brake
No Engaged Disengaged
✔
✔
✔
# ✔
#
# Lift your weight off seat. The engine will shut down.
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 operator back-up system.
Note: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments and maintenance/lube charts, see the
Parts & Maintenance manual.
G 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/3-WD
switch is OFF. The engine should start.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the reel/3-WD
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. #
Test 6: Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat. #
Traction Pedal
in Neutral
Yes No
✔
✔
✔ ✔
✔
✔
✔ ✔
Reel / 3-WD Engine
Switch Starts
On Off Yes
✔ ✔
✔
✔
✔
✔ #
#
✔
No
✔
✔
✔