Ransomes mastiff 91 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUALGB-237 OPERATION7.2 OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM1. The engine can be started but drive cannot be engaged until the operator presence system hasbeen engaged. When the primary drive is engaged the machine will move forward, the cylinder willonly rotate if the cylinder clutch is engaged. When the operator presence lever is released theengine will stop.2. Perform each of the following tests to ensure the operator presence system is functioning properly.Stop the test and have the system inspected and repaired if any of the tests fail as listed below:• With the engine running, the gears in the neutral position and the operator presence lever released,the machine should not move forward and the cylinder should not rotate.• Engage the operator presence lever (see 6.1) and engage the cylinder clutch, once the machine ismoving release the operator presence lever. The machine and all drives should come to a stop, theengine will also stop running.3. Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the check () marks across the chart. Shut engineoff between each test.Test1: With engine running and neutral gear selected depress emergency stop button. The engineshould stop running and all functions will be disabled until the emergency stop is reset.Test 2: (This simulates normal cutting operation) With the engine running, operator presence leverengaged, the forward gear selected and the cylinder clutch engaged. The cylinder should rotate andthe machine will be driven forward.Test 3: With the engine running and the cylinder clutch engaged. Releasing the operator presencelever will stop the engine and all drives.Test 4: (This simulates transportation of the machine) With the engine running and the cylinderclutch disengaged and the transmission engaged. When the operator presence lever is engaged thecylinder will not rotate and the machine will be driven forward.Test 5: With all drives in neutral the engine can be started, engaging the operator presence levershould not cause the machine to move forward nor the cylinder to rotateNever operate the equipment with theoperator presence & safety interlocksystem disengaged or malfunctioning.Do not disconnect or bypass any switch.Test Operator Pressence Lever Transmission Cylinder clutch CylinderRotationForwrdDriveEngage Disengage Engage Disengage Engage Disengage Yes No Yes No1     2     3     4     5     WARNING