Operation; Daily Inspection; Operator Presence Control (Opc) - Textron Jacobsen GreensAire 24 Manual Tecnico

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OPERATION

DAILY INSPECTION ________________________________________________________

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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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.
!
Never operate equipment with the OPC system
disconnected or malfunctioning.
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 engaged. Do not engage tine
operation.
With Engine Running
Shift
OPC Handle
Control
Engaged
Position
R
R
4
WARNING
Disengaged
Wheels
Turn
No
4
Yes
1. Perform a visual inspection of the entire aerator,
looking 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.
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 engaged. 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.
Without Engine Running
Can Clutch
Lever be Fully
Engaged
R
No
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.
OPERATION
Gear Selector
N H L
No No Yes
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