Dixon 1857-0599 - Manual (Page 18)

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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 Dealer
TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: