Hayter Mowers RT380H manual Testing the Safety Interlock System, Pushing the Tractor Manually

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1.Operating-in-reverse light

4.Shift the traction control switch into Reverse and complete your task.

5.Disengage the blade control (PTO) to activate the interlock.

6.Remove the reverse interlock key and put it in a safe place out of the reach of children.

Testing the Safety Interlock System

If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the tractor could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury.

•Do not tamper with the interlock switches.

•Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the tractor.

•Replace switches every 2 years regardless of whether they are operating properly or not.

Test the safety system before you use the tractor each time. If the safety interlock system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety interlock system immediately. While sitting in the seat, perform the following checks:

1.Set the parking brake. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Engage, and turn the ignition key to Start: The engine should not crank.

2.Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage and release the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to Start: The engine should not crank.

3.With the ground speed in Neutral, set the parking brake, shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, and start the engine. While the engine is running,

release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat: The engine should stop.

4.Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, move the traction control pedal to Neutral, set the parking brake, and start the engine. While the engine is running, shift the blade control (PTO) switch to Engage and move the traction control pedal to Reverse: The engine should stop.

5.Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, move the traction control pedal to Neutral, and set the parking brake. Start the engine, shift the blade control (PTO) switch to Engage, and turn the reverse interlock key and release it: The operating-in-reverse warning light should illuminate.

6.Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage: The operating-in-reverse warning light should turn off.

Pushing the Tractor Manually

Important: Always push the tractor manually. Never tow the tractor because you may damage the transaxle.

To Push the Tractor

1.Disengage the blade control (PTO).

2.Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Pull the drive control out to the Push position.

Note: This disengages the drive system and allows the wheels to turn freely (Figure 22).

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1. Operate position

2. Push position

 

 

To Operate the Tractor

Push the drive control into the Operate position. This engages the drive system (Figure 22).

Note: The tractor will not drive unless the drive control is in the Operate position.

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Contents With Recycling/Side Discharge Deck RT380H TractorIntroduction ContentsSafety TrainingPreparation Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light OperationMaintenance and Storage Sound PowerSound Pressure VibrationSlope Chart 114-3236 Safety and Instructional Decals93-6677 107-4922 Setup Loose PartsMedia and Additional Parts Installing the Steering Wheel Installing the Front WheelsParts needed for this procedure No Parts Required ProcedureActivating the Battery Installing the SeatChecking the Engine Oil Level Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cellsChecking the Safety Interlock System Installing the Anti-Scalp WheelsLubricating the Tractor Preparing the Cutter Deck Discharge ChuteChecking the Hydro Neutral Position Product Overview Checking the Traction Control PedalControls Using Stabilizer/Conditioner OperationPetrol and Oil Using the Parking Brake Positioning the SeatOperating the Headlights Engaging the Power Take Off PTO Setting the Height-of-CutOperating the Blade Control PTO Starting the EngineUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Using the Safety Interlock SystemSetting the Tractor to Operate in Reverse Stopping the EnginePushing the Tractor Manually Testing the Safety Interlock SystemTo Push the Tractor To Operate the TractorDriving Forward or Backward Installing the Discharge CoverStopping the Tractor Side Discharge or Mulch GrassOperating Tips Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceLubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing and Lubricating the TractorServicing the Engine Oil Changing the Oil Servicing the Air CleanerChanging the Oil Filter Removing the Foam and Paper ElementsCleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Installing the Foam and Paper ElementsServicing the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugInstalling the Spark Plug Fuel System MaintenanceDraining the Fuel Tank Checking the Spark PlugServicing the Battery Electrical System MaintenanceRemoving the Battery Replacing the Fuel FilterInstalling the Battery Adding Water to the BatteryChecking the Electrolyte Level Servicing the Fuse Charging the BatteryServicing the Headlights Removing the BulbInstalling the Bulb Drive System MaintenanceServicing the Transaxle Fluid Checking the Fluid LevelCleaning the Cooling System Cooling System MaintenanceAdjusting the Parking Brake Brake MaintenanceServicing the Parking Brake Checking the Parking BrakeBelt Maintenance Cutter Deck Maintenance Replacing the Blade Drive BeltServicing the Blades Installing the Blades Removing the Cutter DeckSharpening the Blades Idler spring Idler arm Eye-bolt Installing the Cutter Deck Leveling the Cutter Deck from Side-to-Side Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Washing the Underside of the Cutter Deck CleaningStorage Cover the tractor to protect it and keep it clean Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTractor does not drive Schematics Page Page 1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer
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