MAINTENANCE
Safety System
This machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions.
The engine can only be started when:
•The mower deck is disengaged.
•The steering controls are in the outer, locked neutral position.
•The parking brake is on.
Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions is not met. Change the conditions and try again.
If the machine starts when one of these conditions is not met, turn the machine off and repair the safety system before using the machine again.
Make sure the engine stops when the park brake is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated position.
Check that the engine stops if the mower blades are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off the driver's seat.
Tire Pressures
Fill tire pressures to 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.
Conditions for starting
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To be able to drive, the driver must sit in the seat and release the parking brake before the steering controls can be moved into the neutral position, otherwise the engine will stop.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DO NOT add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the drive tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires will cause premature failures.
Only use O.E.M. specified tires.
Parking Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, links, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.
WARNING! Faulty adjustment results in reduced braking ability and can cause an accident.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine must be standing still when applying the parking brake.
Parking brake
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