OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:
Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly.
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:
a)Place parking brake in OFF position.
b)Turn ignition switch to START.
ENGINE SHOULD NOT TURN OVER OR ATTEMPT TO START!
BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:
a)Place parking brake in ON position.
b)Engage blade drive switch.
c)Turn ignition switch to START.
ENGINE SHOULD NOT TURN OVER OR ATTEMPT TO START!
SEAT SWITCH TEST:
a)In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders, start the engine.
b)Engage blade drive switch.
c)Raise slightly off seat.
ENGINE SHOULD STOP!
If any safety check fails: Do not operate the mower until the system has been checked and repaired by an authorized Dixon ZTR dealer!
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