Husqvarna RC 318T Manual De Usuario página 10

• Do not make modifications on safety devices. Do
not use the product if protective plates, protective
covers, safety switches or other protective devices
are not attached or are defective.
To do a check of the ignition lock
• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the
To start the engine on page 16
ignition lock. See
To stop the engine on page 18 .
and
• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn the
ignition key to START.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately when
you turn the ignition key to STOP.
Safety circuit
The engine can only be started when the conditions are
met as follows:
• The cutting deck is lifted and the parking brake is
applied.
The engine must stop in the situations that follow:
• The cutting deck is lowered and the operator lifts
from the seat.
• The cutting deck is lifted, the parking brake is not
applied and the operator lifts from the seat.
To do a check of the safety circuit, try to start the engine
with one of the conditions above not met. Change the
conditions and try again. Do this check daily.
Sensors for the auger and the collector
Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine. Do a
check of each sensor as given in the table below. Make
sure that the related symbol on the auger control switch
lights up.
Lower the auger servicing position lever. If
the sensor functions correctly, the symbol
lights up red.
Do not attach the cutting deck. If the
sensor functions correctly, the symbol
lights up red and a beep is heard when
the ignition is turned to on.
Open the collector hatch. If the sensor
functions correctly, the symbol lights up
red and a beep is heard.
Push the sensor for collector full up. If
the sensor functions correctly, the symbol
lights up orange and a beep is heard.
Tilt the collector. If the sensor functions
correctly, the symbol lights up red and a
beep is heard.
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To do a check of the forward pedal and rearward pedal
1. Start the product.
2. Make sure that the forward pedal and rearward
pedal are not blocked and can be operated freely.
3. Push the forward pedal carefully to move forward.
4. Release the forward pedal to brake. Make sure
that the brake engages when the forward pedal is
released.
Note:
The product has an automatic brake that
engages when you release the pedals. For more
brake power when you decrease the speed, push
the other pedal.
5. Do the same procedure for the rearward pedal.
6. Make sure that the product does not move when the
forward and rearward pedals are not engaged.
Parking brake
WARNING:
not work, the product can start to move
and cause injury or damage. Make sure that
the parking brake is regularly examined and
adjusted.
To do a check of the parking brake on page 24 .
See
For model RC 318T the parking brake pedal is also used
for more brake power when necessary, for example
when you brake on a slope.
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
hot during and after use and when the
engine operates at idle speed. Be careful
near flammable materials and/or fumes to
prevent fire.
Protective covers
WARNING:
protective covers increases the risk of injury
on moving parts and hot surfaces. Before
you operate the product, make sure that
the protective covers are correctly attached
and do not have cracks or other damages.
Replace damaged covers.
If the parking brake does
The muffler becomes very
Missing or damaged
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