Snapper 355Z manual Safety Interlock System, Unit ID Tag, Test 1 - Engine should NOT crank if

Identification Tags

North American

Models

When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers.

Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided on the inside front cover for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown.

NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owner’s manual.

Unit ID Tag

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 / Steering Control Levers are not in the NEUTRAL position.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank and start if:

•PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND

•Parking brake is engaged, AND

•Ground Speed / Steering 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 / steering control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five (5) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within five (5) seconds, see your dealer.

NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground speed / steering control levers 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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