OPERATION 5
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5 OPERATION
5.1 DAILY INSPECTION ________________________________________________________
1. Perform a visual inspection of the entire unit, look for
signs of wear, loose hardware, and missing or
damaged components. Check for fuel or oil leaks to
ensure connections are tight and hoses and tubes
are in good condition.
2. Check the hydraulic oil level, fuel supply, crankcase
oil and air cleaner. All fluids must be at the full level
mark with engine cold.
3. Check tires for proper inflation.
5.2 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) _____________________________________
1. The OPC system is intended to protect the operator
and others from injury by stopping the aerator and
drive mechanism as soon as the operator releases
the OPC handle.
2. Test OPC system.
a. Start the engine and place throttle (B) at slow.
Fully raise aerator head.
b. Place shift control (C) in R (Reverse) position. In
this position, unit will move away from operator
when testing.
c. Pull clutch control lever (A) slightly until OPC
handle (E) can be engaed. Do not engage tine
operation.
d. The drive mechanism will engage and the unit
will slowly move backward.
e. Release the OPC handle. The handle must come
up and the wheels must stop. Shut off engine.
f. Place shift control (C) in L (Low) position.
g. Pull clutch control lever (A) slightly until OPC
handle (E) can be engaed. Engage tine
operation.
h. Release the OPC handle (E). The clutch control
lever (A) must return to disengaged position, and
OPC handle must come up.
i. Check each position of shift control lever (C).
Tine operation should only engage with lever in L
(Low) position.
3. Stop the engine immediately and have the system
repaired if any of the following occurs:
a. The wheels begin to turn before the OPC handle
is engaged.
b. The wheels continue to turn after the OPC
handle is released.
c. Clutch control lever does not return to
disengaged position.
CAUTION
The daily inspection should be performed only when
the engine is off and all fluids are cold. Lower aerator
head to the ground, stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire.
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