Features & Controls

D. Parking Brake Handle

The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park- ing brake handle until it locks over-center. To release the parking brake, push the handle DOWN.

E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch

The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.

F & G. Deck Lift Pedal & Cutting Height Adjustment Pin

These control the cutting height of the mower deck.

Depress the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift pedal.

H & I. Throttle / Choke Control

Pulling the round choke control knob (I) out fully chokes the engine for cold starts. (A warm engine may not require choking.) Moving the throttle control (H) fully for- ward is FULL throttle position. Always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing.

J. Headlight Switch

Turn the switch ON to light the front headlight.

K. Hour Meter

Measures the time of the PTO being engaged.

L. Fuel Shut Off Valve

Turning the handle to the desired position determines which tank will be supplying fuel. With the handle point- ing forward, it will draw fuel from the left-hand tank. With the handle pointed towards the rear, it will draw fuel from the right-hand fuel tank. With the handle pointing towards the right, it will shut off fuel flow to the engine.

SAFETY

INTERLOCK SYSTEM

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

Operational SAFETY Checks

Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system. Check the seat switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests.

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, OR

•Operator is not on the seat.

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, AND

•Operator is on the seat.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

•Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR

•Operator rises off seat with parking brake disen- gaged.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

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