Safety Icons

Warning: Read Operator’s Manual.

Read and understand the Operator’s

Manual before using this machine.

Warning: Remove Key Before

Servicing.

Remove the key and consult techni- cal literature before performing repairs or maintenance.

Danger: Dismemberment.

This machine can amputate limbs. Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running.

Danger: Thrown Objects.

This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away.

Danger: Thrown Objects.

Do not operate the with the hopper removed, or without the deflector

Danger: Machine Rollover.

Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 10°.

Danger: Thrown Objects.

Do not operate without first con- necting the discharge tube.

Danger: Thrown Objects.

Do not operate with hopper open.

Danger: Dismemberment.

This mower deck can amputate limbs. Keep hands and feet away from blades.

CE Safety Icons / Directive Compliance

SAFETY INTERLOCK

SYSTEM TESTS

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are pre- sent for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety switches, 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 ON, OR

•Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake OFF), OR

•The cruise control lever is NOT in NEUTRAL.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank and start if:

•Operator is sitting in seat, AND.

•PTO switch is OFF, AND

•Brake pedal is fully depressed (parking brake ON),

AND

•The cruise control lever is in NEUTRAL

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

• Operator rises off seat.

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, readjust the PTO clutch as described in the ADJUSTMENTS section or see your dealer.

Test 5 — Reverse Mow Option (RMO) Check

•Engine should shut off if reverse travel is attempted if the PTO has been switched on and RMO has not been acti- vated.

•RMO light should illuminate when RMO has been activat- ed.

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.