MAINTENANCE

Safety System

The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting under the following conditions.

The engine can only be started when:

1.the blades are disengaged.

2.the speed control is in the start position.

Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions is not met.

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.

Function Check

Check the function of the safety electrical system on a regular basis.

1.Engine must stop if blades are engaged without operator presence levers held down.

2.Engine must stop if the speed control is taken out of the start position without holding down operator presence levers.

3.Engine must not start unless blades are off and the speed control is in the start position.

WARNING!

Do not operate the mower if the interlock safety system allows operating or starting in any unsafe condition.

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1.Blade engagement control

2.Speed control lever

Check the safety system

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Husqvarna WH4818 / 966638602, WH5218 / 966638603, WH3616 / 966638601 manual Safety System, Function Check

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