Hayter Mowers RZT420H manual Operating the Blades, Stopping the Engine, Safety Interlock System

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5.After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 16). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds. Repeat this as required.

Operating the Blades

The blade control switch, represented by a power take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the cutting blades. This switch controls power to any attachments that draw power from the engine, including the cutter deck and cutting blades.

Engaging the Blades

Important: Do not engage the blades when parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can occur.

1.Release pressure on the motion control levers and place the machine in neutral.

2.Move the throttle to the Fast position.

Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in the Fast position.

3.Pull up on the blade control switch to move it to the On position and engage the blades (Figure 18).

Figure 19

1. Control panel

2. Blade control switch—Off

 

 

Stopping the Engine

1.Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off (Figure 19).

2.Move the throttle lever to between Fast and half throttle (Figure 17).

3.Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 16).

The Safety Interlock System

If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury.

Do not tamper with the interlock switches.

Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine.

 

Figure 18

1. Control panel

2. Blade control switch—On

 

position

Understanding the Safety Interlock System

Disengaging the Blades

Push down on the blade control switch to move it to the Off position and disengage the blades (Figure 19).

The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless:

The blades are disengaged.

The motion control levers are in the park position.

The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine when the control levers are out of the park position and you rise from the seat when the blades are engaged.

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Contents With Recycling/Side Discharge Deck RZT420H Ride-OnIntroduction ContentsSafe Operating Practices SafetyTraining Operation PreparationVibration Turn Riding Mower SafetySound Power Sound PressureSlope Chart 93-7009 106-8717 Safety and Instructional Decals110-6824 Battery Symbols Loose Parts SetupSetting Up the Motion Control Levers No Parts Required ProcedurePage Connecting the Battery Installing the Seat CableParts needed for this procedure Checking the Tyre Pressure Completing the SetupProduct Overview Controls Operation Think Safety FirstRecommended Fuel Filling the Fuel Tank Using Stabilizer/ConditionerStarting the Engine Checking the Engine Oil LevelEngaging the Blades Safety Interlock SystemOperating the Blades Stopping the EngineForward Testing the Safety Interlock SystemDriving Forward or Backward Stopping the MachinePositioning the Seat Adjusting the Height of CutAdjusting the Motion Control Levers Adjusting the HeightTo Push the Machine Adjusting the TiltPushing the Machine by Hand Side DischargeInstalling the Discharge Cover for Mulching Removing and Installing the Discharge CoverRemoving the Discharge Cover for Side Discharge Operating Tips Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceRaising the Seat Premaintenance ProceduresAccessing the Engine Accessing the BatteryGreasing the Bearings LubricationServicing the Air Cleaner Engine MaintenanceServicing Paper Element Checking the Oil Level Servicing the Engine OilChanging the Oil and the Filter Oil drain hose Removing the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingInstalling the Spark Plug Servicing the Spark PlugReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel System MaintenanceCharging the Battery Electrical System MaintenanceRemoving the Battery Installing the Battery Charging the BatteryServicing the Fuses Checking the Tyre Pressure Drive System MaintenanceInspecting the Blades Cutter Deck MaintenanceServicing the Cutting Blades Before Inspecting or Servicing the BladesSharpening the Blades Installing the BladesLeveling the Cutter Deck from Side-to-Side Removing the BladesAdjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Removing the Cutter Deck Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt Cutter Deck Belt MaintenanceInstalling the Cutter Deck Inspecting the BeltsReplacing the Grass Deflector Washing the Underside of the Cutter Deck CleaningStorage Cleaning and StorageProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action Schematics Page Page 1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer

RZT420H specifications

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