Snapper ZT3000 manual Test 1 Engine should not crank if, Test 2 Engine should crank if

Simplicity / Snapper ZTR

NORTH AMERICAN

MODELS:

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

•Ground speed control levers are not in their NEUTRAL positions.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:

•PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND

•Parking brake is engaged, AND

•Ground speed control levers are locked in their NEUTRAL positions.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

•Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR

•Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged, OR

•Operator moves the ground speed control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

The mower blades and the mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If the 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, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground speed control handles must be locked in their NEUTRAL positions 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. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system.

EXPORT MODELS ONLY:

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

•Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL position.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank and start if:

•PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND

•Parking brake is engaged, AND

•Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position, AND

•Operator is in seat.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

•Operator rises off seat under any condition.

•Operator moves the ground speed control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

The mower blades and the mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five (5) seconds after the PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If the 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 ground speed 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.

8/2007 9 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN