Scag Power Equipment MAG manual Safety Interlock System

Section 4

4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

This mower is equipped with a safety system that prevents the engine from starting unless the mower blade brake is disengaged and parking brake is engaged. The system also shuts the engine off if the operator's left foot is raised from the interlock pedal with the mower and parking brakes disengaged.

WARNING:

Never operate the mower with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disconnect or bypass any switch; injury to yourself and others or property damage could result.

If the safety interlock system is malfunctioning or if you want to ensure that it is working properly, perform the tests in Table 4-1. Stop the test and have the system inspected and repaired if:

•the engine does not start in test 1, or

•the engine does start during tests 2 and 3, or

•the engine continues to run during tests 4 and 5.

4.3INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours)

1.Check all belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8 hours; adjust as needed.

2.Check the neutral adjustment. If necessary, adjust the linkage so that the mower does not move when forward and reverse pedal is in neutral (See Adjustments in Section 6).

3.Check the tires for proper inflation (See Section 7-2).

4.Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.

5.Perform Interlock Tests in Table 4-1.

6.Apply lubricant to all machine grease fittings. See Lubrication Chart in Section 7.2.

Table 4-1 Interlock System Tests

Left Foot			Parking		Mower		Engine
Lifted From			Brake		Blade		Operates
Interlock			Brake
Pedal
Test	Yes	No	On	Off	On	Off	Yes	No
1	-	X	X			X	X
2	X		X			X		X
3	-	X		X	X			X
4	X			X		X		X
5	X			X	X			X

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