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DANGER
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the machine could operate
unexpectedly, which will result in serious
injury or death.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily, and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
The purpose of the safety-interlock system is to
prevent operation of the machine where there is
possible injury to you or damage to the machine.
The safety-interlock system prevents the machine
from moving unless:
•
The parking brake is disengaged.
•
You are seated in the operator's seat.
•
The function-control switch is in the M
or the T
position.
RANSPORT
Additionally, the safety-interlock system prevents the
reels from operating unless the function-control switch
is in the M
position (except when the machine is in
OW
Backlap Mode).
Checking the Safety-Interlock
System
Perform the following steps to check the interlock
system:
•
Rise from the seat, turn on the machine, disengage
the parking brake, move the function-control
switch to the M
OW
engage the traction pedal.
The machine should not move, as you are not in
the seat. This indicates that the interlock system
is operating correctly. Correct the problem if it is
not operating properly.
•
Sit in the seat, turn on the machine, engage the
parking brake, move the function-control switch to
the M
or T
OW
RANSPORT
traction pedal.
The machine should not move, as the parking
brake is engaged. This indicates that the interlock
system is operating correctly. Correct the problem
if it is not operating properly.
•
Sit in the seat, turn on the machine, disengage the
parking brake, move the function-control switch
to the N
position, and engage the traction
EUTRAL
pedal.
The machine should not move, as the
function-control switch is in the N
This indicates that the interlock system is operating
OW
or T
position, and
RANSPORT
position, and engage the
position.
EUTRAL
correctly. Correct the problem if it is not operating
properly.
•
Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N
EUTRAL
to the N
brake, turn on the machine, and move the lift/lower
joystick forward to lower the cutting units.
The cutting units should lower but not start rotating.
If they start rotating, the interlock system is not
operating correctly; correct the problem before
operating the machine.
Driving the Machine without
Mowing
•
Ensure that the cutting units are fully raised.
•
Sit in the seat, fasten the seat belt, disengage
the parking brake, and move the function-control
position
switch to the T
machine without mowing.
•
Always approach irregular areas at a reduced
speed and cross severe undulations carefully.
•
Familiarize yourself with the width of the machine.
Do not attempt to pass between objects that are
close together to prevent costly damage and
downtime.
Mowing the Green
Before mowing greens, find a clear area and practice
performing basic machine functions (e.g., turning on
and stopping the machine, raising and lowering the
cutting units, and turning).
Inspect the green for debris, remove anything that
may damage the cutting units while mowing, remove
the flag from the cup, and determine the best direction
to mow. Base the direction to mow on the previous
mowing direction. Always mow in an alternate pattern
from the previous mowing so that the grass blades are
less apt to lay down and will have a greater chance
of being cut.
Cutting the Green
1.
Start on 1 edge of the green so that you can use
the ribbon procedure of cutting.
Note:
leaves a neat, attractive pattern on the greens.
2.
Move the function-control switch to the M
position.
3.
Push forward the lift/lower mow lever as the
front edges of the grass baskets cross the outer
edge of the green.
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position, move the function-control switch
position, engage the parking
EUTRAL
position to drive the
RANSPORT
This holds compaction to a minimum and
OW
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