Jacobsen LF 3400 Manuel De L'opérateur Et De Sécurité page 13

4 OPERATION
4.1 DAILY INSPECTION ________________________________________________________
CAUTION:
The daily inspection should be per-
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formed only when the engine is off and all fluids are
cold. Lower implements to the ground, engage park-
ing 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 damaged
components. Check for fuel or oil leaks to ensure con-
nections are tight and hoses and tubes are in good con-
dition.
4.2 Interlock System __________________________________________________________
1. The interlock system prevents the engine from starting
unless the parking brake is engaged, the traction pedal
is in neutral and the mower switch(es) is "OFF". The
system also stops the engine if the operator leaves the
seat with the mower switch(es) "ON", traction pedal out
of NEUTRAL, or parking brake "DISENGAGED".
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WARNING
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
fail as listed below:
the tests
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.
Test
Operator
Seated
Yes
1
2
3
4
5
6
Lift your weight off seat. The cutting units must stop rotating within seven (7) seconds.
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Interlock System Check
Parking
Brake
No On Off
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. Visually check tires for proper inflation.
5. Test the interlock system.
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 mower
switch(es) is 'OFF". The engine should start.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the mower switch is
"ON" (forward or reverse). 7 Gang Only: Repeat test for
each mower switch.
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
mower switch "ON" (forward or reverse) and lift your
weight off the seat. 7 Gang Only: Repeat test for each
mower switch.
Test 6: Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat.
Traction Pedal Mower
in Neutral Switch(es)
Yes No On
OPERATION
Engine
Starts
Off Yes No
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