Operation instructions, Testing of safety interlock systems – Dixon 13086-0601 User Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly.

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:

a) Place parking brake in OFF position.
b) Turn ignition switch to START.

ENGINE SHOULD NOT TURN OVER

OR ATTEMPT TO START!

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:

a) Place parking brake in ON position.
b) Engage blade drive switch.
c) Turn ignition switch to START.

ENGINE SHOULD NOT TURN OVER

OR ATTEMPT TO START!

SEAT SWITCH TEST:

a) In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders,
start the engine.
b) Engage blade drive switch.
c) Raise slightly off seat.

ENGINE SHOULD STOP!

If any safety check fails

: Do not operate the mower

until the system has been checked and repaired

by an authorized Dixon ZTR dealer!

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