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Checking the Interlock
System
CAUTION
Safety interlock switches are for your
protection. Disconnected or malfunctioning
safety interlock switches could allow the
machine to operate in an unsafe manner and
may cause personal injury.
• Do not disconnect the safety interlock
switches.
• Check the operation of the switches daily
to ensure that the interlock system is
operating correctly.
• If a switch is malfunctioning, replace it
before you operate the machine.
The safety interlock system has the following
functions:
•
It prevents the brush from rotating when the
hopper is in the raised position.
•
It prevents the hopper from being dumped when
the machine is in the offset position.
•
An audible alarm sounds when dumping the
hopper. Do not move the towing vehicle when
dumping the hopper.
Operating Tips
•
Before starting to sweep, survey the area to
determine the best direction to sweep.
Note:
To maintain a straight line when sweeping,
sight an object in front of you in the distance.
•
Always try to make a long, continuous run with a
slight overlap on the return run.
•
On turf areas, the brush picks up turf cores, twigs,
clippings, leaves, pine needles and cones, and
small debris.
•
The machine also grooms the turf. The brush
combs through and lifts the grass for a uniform
cut when mowed. As it cleans, the light scarifying
action increases water and pesticide penetration,
thus reducing the need for renovation.
Important:
Do not make sharp turns when
using the machine as damage to the turf may
occur.
•
When the hopper is full, the machine no longer
picks up debris as efficiently, leaving or throwing
material back onto the ground.
Dumping the Hopper
DANGER
Tip over or electrical shock could cause
serious injury or death.
• Never dump the hopper on a slope. Always
dump the hopper on level ground.
• Dump only in an area clear of overhead
wires and other obstructions.
Important:
Make sure that the machine is secured
to the towing vehicle hitch with the hitch pin and
the clevis pin during the dumping operation.
Important:
Ensure that the machine is directly
behind the towing vehicle and in transport height
before the dump sequence can be activated.
1.
Place the machine on a level surface and make
sure that it is in the transport position before
dumping.
2.
Press the hopper-dump button for 1 second,
release the button for 1 second, and press the
hopper dump button again
Note:
The machine does not respond if you
press the hopper dump button too quickly.
1. LED light
2. Offset left
3. Sweeper down
4. Hopper dump
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(Figure
28).
Figure 28
5. Stop
6. Sweeper up
7. Offset right
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