Simplicity ZT4000 Series manual Safety Interlock System, Operational Safety Checks, Safety Icons

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Operator Safety

Safety Interlock System

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.

Operational SAFETY Checks

Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:

•PTO switch is engaged, OR

•Parking brake is not engaged, OR

•Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL position.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:

•PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND

•Parking brake is engaged, AND

•Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

•Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR

•Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.

•Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five (5) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within five (5) seconds, see your dealer.

NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine.

WARNING

If the unit does not pass a safety test, do NOT operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system.

Safety Icons

The alert symbol () is used to identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent the type of hazard. An explanation of hazard levels and icons are as follows:

DANGER

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in

serious injury or death.

WARNING

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in serious injury or death.

NOTICE

This message presented without the alert symbol indicates a situation where the unit or property could be damaged.

North American Safety Icons

Alert

Toxic Fumes

Read the

Open Flame

Manual

Hazard

 

 

Fire Hazard

Amputation -

Amputation -

Amputation -

Rotating Parts

Hand In Blade

Foot In Blade

 

Thrown

Hot Surface

Wear

Pinch Point

Objects

Protective Gear

 

 

Rollover

Overhead

Tipover

Dropoffs

Hazard

Obstacles

 

 

Slippery

Keep Children

Kickback

Remove

Slopes

Away

Key Before

 

 

 

 

Servicing

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Contents Mfg. No Description 5900765 24HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No Description 590070726HP Zero-Turn Riders Date Purchased Table of Contents Children Operating SafetyRead the Manual Moving Parts Slope OperationThrown Objects Overhead Obstacles Roll Bar UseRetaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasGeneral Operation Transporting and StorageIgnition System Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Operating on steep slopes can be dangerousSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceService & Maintenance Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Roll Bar InstructionsOperational Warnings Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety Decals Objects HazardSafety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks North American Safety IconsCE Identification Tag Markings Identification NumbersCE Models North American ModelsChoke PTO Power Take Off SwitchParking Brake Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingPushing the Rider by Hand Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures OperationTo Adjust Pedal Position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Starting the Engine Stopping the RiderForward Travel Practice Zero-Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Practice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Mowing Recommendations StorageMowing Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or deathMowing Methods Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching How Much Grass to MulchMaintenance Schedule Check Rider / Mower for loose hardwareChange Oil & Filter Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Battery MaintenanceCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Oil LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersServicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesReinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentTo Adjust Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Rear Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Deck Lift Rod Timing And Leveling Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler PulleyTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingDeck HP Briggs & StrattonHydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12E Indentification Product Quick Specs
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