OPERATING
Testing Seat Switch
Procedure 1:
1.Sit on the operator seat with the motion control levers in the neutral detent position (standard levers) or neutral lock position (optional “over the lap” levers).
2.Unlock the park brake.
3.Push PTO knob down to disengage.
4.Turn key switch to the start position.
5.Raise slightly off the seat.
Result: The engine must stop.
Procedure 2:
1.Start engine.
2.Lock the park brake.
3.Pull PTO knob up to engage.
4.Raise slightly off the seat.
Result: The engine must stop.
Testing the Park Brake
1.Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade). Stop the engine and lock the park brake.
Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. (Machine should move no more that 61 cm (24 in.) in one hour.) If machine moves more than that, brakes need to be adjusted. See Adjusting Park Brake in the Service Steering & Brakes section.
Using the Park Brake
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may attempt to move or operate an unattended machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the key before leaving the machine unattended.
Locking Park Brake:
CAUTION: Avoid injury! If the engine should stop while operating on an incline, the mower can free wheel. If this should occur:•lock the park brake,
•start the engine,
•unlock the park brake,
•resume operation.
• Raise and pull rearward park brake lever (A) to lock the park brake.
Unlocking Park Brake:
• Lower park brake lever (A) forward to unlock the park brake.
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