Dixon ZTR 4515B, ZTR 4516K manual Testing of Safety Interlock Systems, Blade Drive Switch Test

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK

SYSTEMS:

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: a) Swing out control levers

b)Disengage blade drive switch

c)Put Parking brake in OFF position

d)Turn ignition switch to START

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

CONTROL LEVER SWITCH TEST: a) Disengage blade drive switch

b)Put parking brake in ON position

c)Swing control levers in

d)Turn ignition switch to START

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:

a)

Put parking brake in ON position

 

b)

Swing out control levers

 

c)

Engage blade drive switch

 

d)

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)Leave levers swung out and parking brake ON

c)Engage blade drive

d)Raise slightly off seat

ENGINE SHOULD STOP

e)Disengage blade drive

f)with engine running, put parking brake in OFF position

g)Swing levers in

h)Engage blade drive

i)Raise weight slightly off seat.

ENGINE SHOULD STOP

NOTE: 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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Contents Series Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Symbols General Operation Slope Operation Do notChildren Service Dixon Protection Plus TWO Year Limited Warranty Policy Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Parking Brake To SET Parking BrakeTransmission Drive System Turning To GO ForwardTo GO Backward BrakingBlade Drive Circuit BreakerMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Blade Drive Switch TestStarting Instructions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height SuggestionsCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleMower Blade Maintenance Belt Tension Forward Travel Speed Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal 50 Deck Removal Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill LubricationElectrical Systems Standard Service Parts List Briggs & Stratton Filter Part NumbersKohler Filter Part Numbers Troubleshooting Mower CUT QualitySituation Causes Remedy Drive System Situation Causes Remedy Electrical System Situation Causes Remedy Owner Information Date OIL Changed Date Engine TunedDixon INDUSTRIES, INC

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