Safety Interlock System
SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch- es, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence switch safety system. Check the operator presence switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:
•PTO switch is engaged and ground speed selector lever is in gear.
Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:
•PTO switch is NOT engaged and ground speed selector lever is in NEUTRAL.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
•Operator releases the operator presence handles with PTO engaged.
•Operator releases the operator presence handles with ground speed selector lever in gear.
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 releases operator pres- ence handles). 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 and/or the ground speed selector lever returned to neutral 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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