ADJUSTMENTS
TRACTOR BRAKE ADJUSTMENTTHE GRASS COLLECTOR OVERLOAD
(FIG. 28)WARNING SYSTEM (ZP 98/1 MODEL)
Your tractor is equipped with a disc brake mounted onImportant note: This system only works in "AUTO"
the transaxle.switch position. (see operations/controls section of
manual).
To check the brake operation:The grass collector capacity has been designed to hold a
1. Place the tractor on a flat surface, and stop thesubstantial volume of grass.
engine.The overloading of this intended capacity may result in
2. Place the transmission disengagement by-pass leverclogging of the discharge tunnel creating a potentially
in the reverse position (Fig 15)hazardous condition. As a safety precaution, the tractor is
3. Depress the brake pedal enough to latch the parkingequipped with an overload warning system.
brake lever in the engaged position (refer to Fig. 14).As a result of an acumulation of a predetermined volume
4. If you cannot push the tractor, the brake is adjustedof grass clippings an overload protection switch located
correctly and is functioning.inside the grass collector will be mechanically activate.
5. If you can push the tractor, the brake is too loose andThe signal from this switch is interpreted by the
should be tightened."SMART CONTROL MODULE" distinguishing
between random impulse actuation which are ignored &
To adjust loose brake:only accepting signals exceed a minimum of 1 second +
1. Place the transmission disengagement by-pass leverto prevent nuisance activation.
in the reverse position, and depress the brake pedal toAn audible warning device "BUZZER" will be activated
latch the parking brake lever in the engaged position.providing an intermittent "BEEP" for a 3 second dura-
2. Turn the brake adjusting nut clockwise until yoution. The cutting system will be automatically switched
cannot push the tractor.off at the end of the "BEEP" cycle indicating that the
3. Check again the tractor brake adjustment, asgrass collector must be emptied prior to continuing
described above.further.
To adjust tight brake:TEST PROCEDURE TO VERIFY
1. Place the transmission disengagement by-pass lever
PROPER FUNCTION OF THE
in the reverse position.
OVERLOAD WARNING SYSTEM
2. Turn the brake adjusting nut counterclockwise,
Since this system is considered to be an important safety
until you can push the tractor.
feature, it is recommended that the following test
3. Check again the tractor brake adjustment.
procedure be performed on a regular basis very carefully
While operating the tractor, check the stopping
following all the necessary safety regulations & precau-
distance. If the tractor requires more than 1
tions.
meter to stop at high speed in the highest gear,
The battery must be fully charged prior to this test.
the brake must be adjusted.
The "AUTO-MAN" switch must be in the "AUTO"
position.
Insert the ignition key & start the engine.
Switch on the cutting system.
Manually activate & maintain in this position for the
duration of this test the overload protection switch
located inside the grass collector.
The audible warning "BUZZER" signal cycle should
st
start after the 1 second.
After a 3 second period both the "BUZZER" & the
cutting system will stop operating.
The warning system is in functional order if all of the
abov e steps have been complete as indicated above.
Please consult your local dealer if the test procedure
was not completed successfully.
The cutting system can be re-activated after emptying of
the grass collector by either one of the following options:
Activate the "RESET" switch or
Fig. 28Turn of & then on again the switch for the cutting
system engagement.
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