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Reelmaster 2300–D/2600–D
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Electrical System
Verify Interlock System Operation
CAUTION
The interlock switches are for the opera-
tor’s protection; do not disconnect them.
Check the operation of the switches daily
to assure the interlock system is operat-
ing. If a switch is defective, replace it be-
fore operating the machine. Regardless if
switches are operating properly or not,
replace them every two years to assure
maximum safety.
1. Move the machine to a wide open area free of debris
and bystanders. Raise the cutting units and stop the en-
gine. Engage the parking brake. Keep hands and feet
away from cutting units.
2. Make sure the mow/backlap knob is in the mow
position (turned counterclockwise). Sit on the seat. Pull
the cutting unit switch to the ON position. Try to start the
engine. If the engine cranks, there may be a malfunction
in the interlock system. Repair the problem immediately.
If the engine does not crank, proceed to step 3.
3. Make sure the mow/backlap knob is in the mow
position (turned counterclockwise), the traction pedal is
in neutral, and the cutting unit switch is pushed to the
OFF position. With the operator off the seat, start the en-
gine. Depress the traction pedal with the operator out of
the seat, the engine should stop. If the engine does not
stop, there may be a malfunction in the interlock system.
Repair the problem immediately. If the engine does stop,
proceed to step 4.
4. Make sure the mow/backlap knob is in the mow
position (turned counterclockwise), the traction pedal is
in neutral, and the cutting unit switch is pushed to the
OFF position. With the operator off the seat, start the en-
gine. Pull the cutting unit switch to the ON position, the
engine should stop. If the engine does not stop, there
may be a malfunction in the interlock system. Repair the
problem immediately. If the engine does stop, proceed
to step 5.
5. Make sure the mow/backlap knob is in the backlap
position (turned clockwise), the traction pedal is in neu-
tral, and the cutting unit switch is pushed to the OFF
position. With the operator off the seat, start the engine.
Pull the cutting unit switch to the ON position, the engine
should not stop. If the engine does stop, there may be
a malfunction in the interlock system. Repair the prob-
lem immediately. If the engine does not stop, proceed to
step 6.
6. With the cutting units in the raised position, sit on the
seat and start the engine. Pull the cutting unit switch to
the ON position. Lower the cutting units to the ground.
The cutting unit reels should turn and the reels turning
light should glow when the cutting units are lowered.
Raise the cutting units and verify that the reels stop and
the reels turning light is out. If the reels do not stop, there
may be a malfunction in the interlock system. Repair the
problem immediately.