Dixon 7000 manual Testing of Safety Interlock Systems

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

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

Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety.

1.The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will start.

2.The steering control levers must be in neutral "OUT" position before the engine will start.

3.The engine will stop if the mower blade clutch is engaged when the operator leaves the driver's seat.

4.The engine will stop if the steering control levers are not in the neutral "OUT" position when the operator leaves the driver's seat.

5.The engine will stop if the brake is "SET" and the steering control levers are moved to the "IN" position.

6.The engine will stop if the brake is "SET" and the mower blade clutch is engaged.

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: (Electric Clutch)

a.With the electric blade drive switch turned on and the parking brake in "ON" position, engine should not turn over or attempt to start when key switch is moved to the start position.

b.In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders, start the engine, place throttle setting at maximum or full. Engage the blade drive through the electric clutch switch. Raise weight slightly off of seat. Engine should stop.

c.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 Operators Manual Important Read Carefully Index PagesSafety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation Slope Operation Children Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Commercial Models Specifications SeriesSeat Adjustment Instructions Controls Parking Brake To GO Backward Blade Drive Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Starting Instructions Cold Engine Starting Instructions Grass Height Suggestions To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleEngine Mower Blades BeltsLubrication Checking & Replenishing OIL in Hydrostatic TransmissionParking Brake Adjustment Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement Procedure Hydrostatic TransmissionsSteering Control Adjustments Steering Control Adjustments Leveling the Deck Procedure for Raising and Lowering the Deck for Servicing Mower Shown in Operation Position Standard Service Parts List Model ZTRTroubleshooting Engine Wont Turn OverEngine Idles Poorly Page Page Owner Information Series

7000 specifications

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