Ferris Industries SAFETY INTERLOCK, SYSTEM, Operational SAFETY Checks, Test 4 — Blade Brake Check, Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:, Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

Operator Safety

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 if:

	Reproduction
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND		for
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the
NEUTRAL position.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake
disengaged.
• Operator moves ground speed control levers
out of their neutral positions before disengaging
parking brake.	Not
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds aft r
electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off
seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within seven
(7) 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.

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