MAINTENANCE
Safety System
The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions.
The engine can only be started when:
1.The mower deck is disengaged.
2.The steering controls are in the outer, locked neutral position.
3.The driver is sitting in the driver’s seat.
4.The parking brake is on.
Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions is not met. Change the conditions and try again.
If the machine starts when one of these conditions is not met, turn the machine off and repair the safety system before using the machine again.
Make sure the engine stops when the park brake is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated position.
Check that the engine stops if the mower blades are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off the drivers seat.
Start conditions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to be able to drive, the driver must sit in the seat and release the parking brake before the steering controls can be moved into the neutral position, otherwise the engine will stop.
Tire Pressures
All tires should be at 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.
Parking Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, links, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.
To adjust the parking brake, contact the Dixon service workshop.
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment can result in reduced braking ability and can cause an accident.
Check for proper operation of parking brake
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