Sabo 108-17 HS manual Testing Reverse Implement Option RIO

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A

B

C

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Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO shown.

b.Move throttle lever (A) up to maximum engine speed.

c.Unlock park brake and release brake pedal (B).

d.Engage PTO (C).

e.Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor.

Result: Engine and mower blades should begin to stop. If engine and mower blades do not begin to stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.

3. Second test:

B

C

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Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO shown.

a.Disengage PTO (C).

b.Start engine.

c.Unlock park brake and release brake pedal (B).

d.Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor.

Result: Engine should begin to stop. If engine does not begin to stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.

4. Third test:

C

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Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO shown.

a.Disengage PTO (C).

b.Start engine.

c.Lock park brake.

d.Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor.

Result: Engine should continue to run. If engine stops, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.

Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades.

Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine.

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2.Start engine.

3.Engage mower engagement lever (PTO) to start attachment.

4.Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders.

5.Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse foot pedal.

Result: Attachment and engine should stop operation. If attachment or engine continues to operate as machine begins travel in reverse, do not continue to operate mower.

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Contents Sabo 108-17 HS Using Your Operator’s Manual IntroductionThank You for Purchasing a Sabo Product Machine UseSabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS Product IdentificationRecord Identification Numbers Table of Contents Safety Pictorial Safety SignsAvoid Injury Avoid Injury Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever SafelyAvoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acids Avoid Injury From Getting Caught In BeltAvoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and BeltsChecking Mowing Area CE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelOperating Safely Parking Safely Rotating Blades are DangerousAvoid Tipping Keep Riders Off Towing Loads SafelyPrevent Fires Practice Safe MaintenanceWear Appropriate Clothing Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Tire SafetyHandling Fuel Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Daily Operating Checklist OperatingAvoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Operator Station ControlsMiscellaneous Accessories Miscellaneous ControlsAdjusting Seat Adjusting Cutting HeightAdjusting Mower Deck Wheels Mower Setting Approximate Cutting HeightChecking Mower Level 38 mm 1.5-In 51 mm 2-In 64 mm 2.5-In 76 mm 3-In. and aboveAdjusting Mower Level Testing Safety Systems Testing Park Brake SwitchTesting Seat Switch Testing Park BrakeTesting PTO Switch Testing Reverse Implement Option RIO Picture Note Machine with mechanical PTO shownUsing the Park Brake Using the Fuel GaugeUsing the Service Reminder Starting the EngineIdling Engine Stopping the EngineUsing Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission Using HeadlightsEngine On Travel in ReverseEmergency Stopping Using The Reverse Implement Option RIOUsing Cruise Control Using Mower Lift Lever Pushing MachineUnplugging Mower or Optional Bagger Transporting Machine on TrailerUsing Mulch Cover Using CargO Mount SystemUsing Storage Accessory Using WeightsUsing Tire Chains Mowing TipsPart Numbers Replacement PartsParts Intervals Service IntervalsServicing Your Machine After Storage Service Lubrication MX10512 Service Engine Avoid FumesEngine Oil Checking Engine Oil LevelCleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner ElementsChanging Engine Oil and Filter Picture Note Right side of engineLoosen knob a to remove air cleaner cover B Checking Spark PlugAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Fuel FilterService Transmission Checking TransmissionService Mower Removing MowerInstalling Mower Replacing Mower Drive Belt 107 cm 42 in. Deck Checking for Bent Mower Blades Adjusting Mower Belt Tension 107 cm 42 in. DeckAdjusting Spindle Brakes 107 cm 42 in. Deck Installing Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Balancing BladesService Electrical Service the Battery SafelyCleaning Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatteryReplacing Fuse Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb Filling Fuel Tank Service MiscellaneousRemoving and Installing Hood Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces Cleaning and Repairing Metal SurfacesCleaning Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratchEngine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Mower ElectricalTractor Troubleshooting Storing Safety StoragePreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageStorage Assembly Charge and Connect BatteryAdjust Mower Level Check Machine Safety SystemSpecifications Mower Deck 107 cm 42 Recommended LubricantsSpeed of Rotation of the Cutting Device Sound MeasurementsDeclaration of Conformity Sabo 108-17 HS Lawn TractorIndex Belt, 107 cm 42 in. Deck, Replacing Mower DriveSpindles, Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Bearings Page Page Sabo Parts Well-Trained Technicians Service StatementRight Tools Prompt Service Service Record Record Service Dates