Features & Controls

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
• Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL
position, OR
• Operator is not on the seat.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL
position, AND
• Operator is on the seat.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disen-
gaged.
• Operator moves motion control handles inward
before disengaging parking brake.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after 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, PTO switch must
be turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the
motion 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.

D. Parking Brake Handle

The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park-
ing brake handle until it locks over-center. To release
the parking brake, push the handle DOWN.

E. PTO Switch

The PTO (Power Take Off) switch engages and disen-
gages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and
push DOWN to disengage.

F & G. Deck Lift Pedal & Cutting Height

Adjustment Pin

These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT
position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting
height and release the lift pedal.

H. Throttle Control

The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle for-
ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease
engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.

I. Choke

Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once
the engine starts. A warm engine may not require chok-
ing. Pull the knob up to close the choke.

J. Hour Meter

Measures the time of the PTO being engaged.

K. Fuel Shut Off Valve

Turning the handle to the desired position determines
which tank will be supplying fuel. With the handle point-
ing towards the front, it will draw fuel from the left-hand
tank. With the handle pointed towards the rear, it will
draw fuel from the right-hand fuel tank. With the handle
pointing towards the right, it will shut off fuel flow to the
engine.
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