250 Z & Javelin Series
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 tam- per with safety devices. Check their operation regular- ly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:
•PTO switch is engaged, OR
•Motion control levers are not locked in their NEU- TRAL LOCKED positions.
TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:
•PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
•Motion control levers are locked into their NEUTRAL LOCKED positions.
TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:
•Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
•Operator rises off seat with motion control levers not locked in their neutral locked positions, OR
•With operator seated, right motion control lever is moved out of its neutral locked position before left motion control lever.
TEST 4 — BLADE BRAKE CHECK
The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the 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, the PTO switch must be turned off, and the motion control levers must be locked in their NEUTRAL LOCKED positions 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.
Adjustment
Procedures
Seat Adjustments
The seat and motion control levers should be adjusted so that operator’s elbows are supported by the arm rests when his/her hands are on the controls, and the motion control levers can be moved through their full range of motion without contacting the operator’s legs.
Seat Position Adjustment
See Figure 7. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Remove the knobs (A), and loosen the support bolts (B). Slide the seat to the desired position, then reinstall the knobs and retighten the bolts.
A |
B |
C |
Figure 7. Seat Adjustment
A.Adjustment Knobs
B.Support Bolts
C.Seat Switch Wire Harness
10/2006 | 11 | TP |