5.1.5Check safety interlock system.
Service Interval: Daily
a)Check starting circuit. Starter should crank with operator in seat, parking brake engaged, cutting blades disengaged and motion control levers moved out in the neutral lock position.
Try to start with operator out of seat, parking brake engaged, blades disengaged and motion control levers in neutral lock position - starter must not crank.
Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake disengaged, blades disengaged and motion control levers in the neutral lock position - starter must not crank.
Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake engaged, blades engaged and motion control levers in the neutral lock position - starter must not crank.
Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake engaged, blades disengaged, and the left motion control lever in, starter must not crank, repeat again with the right lever in, then with both levers in - starter must not crank.
b)Check kill circuits. Run engine at
Run engine at
Run engine at
Again, run engine at
Repeat again moving the right lever in, then moving both levers in - engine must stop whether operator is on seat or not.
NOTE: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER.
IMPORTANT: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.
5.1.6Check for loose hardware.
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine and remove key.
b)Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating.
5.1.7Service air cleaner.
Service Interval: 25 hrs.
more often under severe conditions.
a)Stop engine and remove key.
b)Remove air cleaner compartment cover.
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