Jacobsen Groom Master II Safety & Operation Manual - Caution
OPERATION 6
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OPERATION
6.1 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 fuel supply, radiator coolant level (Diesel
units), crankcase oil, and air cleaner indicator. All fluids
must be at the full level mark with engine cold.
3. Check tires for proper inflation.
4. Test the Interlock System.
Note: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments and maintenance/lube charts, see the
Parts & Maintenance manual.
6.2
INTERLOCK SYSTEM ______________________________________________________
1. The Interlock System prevents the engine from starting
unless the parking brake is engaged and the traction
pedal is in Neutral. The system also stops the engine if
the operator leaves the seat with the traction pedal out
of Neutral, or parking brake disengaged.
2. Perform each of the following tests to insure the
Interlock System is functioning properly. Stop the test
and have the system inspected and repaired if any of
the tests fail as listed below:
l The engine does not start in test 1;
l The engine does start during tests 2 or 3;
l The engine continues to run during test 4.
3. Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the
check (4) marks across the chart. Shut engine off
between each test.
Test 1: Represents normal starting procedure. The
operator is seated, parking brake is engaged, and the
traction pedal is in Neutral.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the parking brake is
DISENGAGED.
Test 3: The engine must not start if traction pedal is not
in Neutral.
Test 4: Start the engine in the normal manner then
disengage parking brake and lift your weight off the
seat. Engine must shut down.
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Start engine, then lift your weight off seat. The engine will shut down.
CAUTION
The daily inspection should be performed only when the
engine is off and all fluids are cold. Lower attachments to
the ground, engage the parking brake, stop engine, and
remove ignition key.
!
WARNING
Never operate equipment with the Interlock System
disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disconnect
or bypass any switch.
!
Test
Operator
Seated
Parking
Brake
Traction Pedal
in Neutral
Engine
Starts
Yes
No
Engaged Disengaged
Yes
No
Yes No
1
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
H
4
4
H