Simplicity CE Models, 5022285 Safety Icons & Interlock System, Safety Interlock System

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Safety Icons & Interlock System

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 seven (7) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within seven (7) 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.

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Contents Paper Size Operator’s ManualsPress BinderyPage 23HP Zero-Turn Riders 21HP Zero-Turn RidersPage Table of Contents General Operation Safety Rules and InformationTransporting and Storage Children Slope OperationEmissions Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Safety Rules & InformationInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt CE Identification TAG Markings Identification NumbersNorth American CE ModelsSafety Decals Safety DecalsDecal Danger, Mower Decal MainPart No Decal Warning Part NoSafety Interlock System Safety Icons & Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Control Functions PTO Power Take Off SwitchParking Brake ChokeFeatures & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyStarting the Engine OperationStopping the Rider MowingSmooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting Turns To lower the roll bar Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo raise the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltStorage Attaching a TrailerRider Maintenance Safety ItemsEngine Maintenance Before Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use HoursRegular Maintenance Grease LubricationOil Cleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Change Hydraulic OIL FilterRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Battery Charging Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Rear Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL AdjustmentAdjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position 4 Spacers Deck Leveling AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt ReplacementEngine DimensionsChassis Transmissions