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Operation instructions, Testing of safety interlock systems – Dixon 3500 Series User Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:

a) Swing control levers inward.

b) Disengage blade drive switch

c) Turn ignition switch to START

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:

a) Swing control levers outward

b) Engage blade drive switch

c) 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 outward

c) Engage blade drive

d) Raise 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.

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