Operation; Daily Inspection; Interlock System - Jacobsen groom master II Betriebshandbuch

6

OPERATION

6 OPERATION
6.1

DAILY INSPECTION________________________________________________________

!
CAUTION
The daily inspection should be performed only when
the engine is off and all fluids are cold. Lower
attachments to the ground, engage the 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
damaged components. Check for fuel or oil leaks to
ensure connections are tight and hoses and tubes
are in good condition.
6.2

Interlock System _________________________________________________________________________

1. The Interlock System prevents the engine from
starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the
traction pedal is in neutral. The system also stops the
engine if the operator leaves the seat with the
traction pedal out of NEUTRAL, or parking brake
DISENGAGED.
!
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 the tests fail as listed below:
● The engine does not start in test 1;
● The engine does start during tests 2 or 3;
● The engine continues to run during test 4.
Test
1
2
3
4
GB-12
WARNING
Operator's Back-up System Check
Operator
Seated
Yes No Engaged
✔ ✔
✔
✔ ✔
★
✔
★ 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. Check tires for proper inflation.
4. Test the Interlock System.
Note: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments and maintenance/lube charts, see the
Parts & Maintenance manual.
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 and the
traction pedal is in neutral.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the parking brake
is DISENGAGED.
Test 3: The engine must not start if traction pedal is
not in neutral.
Test 4: Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat. Engine must shut down. ★
Parking Traction Pedal
Brake in Neutral
Disengaged Yes
✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
Engine
Starts
No Yes No
✔
✔
✔ ✔
★