OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: | With parking brake in the OFF position, |
| engine should not turn over or attempt to |
| start when the key switch is moved to the |
| start position. |
BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: (Electric Clutch or Manual Drive)
a. With either electric blade drive switch turned on, or manual lever turned forward, parking brake in On position, engine should not turn over or attempt to start when key switch is moved to the start position.
b. In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders, start the engine, place throttle setting at maximum or full. Engage the blade drive either through the electric clutch switch or by turning the manual lever forward. Raise weight slightly off of seat. Engine should stop.
c. 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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