Check Interlock System, Engine Must not Start if

INSERT HAIR PIN INTO HINGE ROD BETWEEN HINGE PLATE AND SEAT PEDESTAL.

HINGE PLATE

SEAT PEDESTAL

Step 7: CHECK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

The interlock system includes a seat switch, a clutch switch and a mower blade (PTO) switch. The system functions in the following way:

1.	The blade lever is in the ON position.
2.	Clutch pedal is not completely depressed.
3.	Operator is not seated on tractor.
B. ENGINE MUST START ONLY WHEN:
1.	Blade lever is shifted into OFF position.
2.	Parking brake is set.
3.	Clutch pedal is completely depressed.

FIGURE 4

SEAT

SEAT SUPPORT

BRACKET

CUSHION

SEAT KNOB

SEAT/PEDESTAL

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 5

4.	Operator is seated in tractor seat in operator's
	position.
C. ENGINE WILL STOP WHEN:
1.	The operator vacates the seat with the blade lever
	in the ON position and/or with the clutch engaged
	(when clutch pedal is not depressed).
2.	The operator is not seated on tractor and the blade
	is shifted into the ON position or engages the clutch
	(clutch pedal is not depressed or is released).
D. ENGINE WILL CONTINUE RUNNING IF:
1.	The operator vacates the seat with the parking
	brake set and with the blade lever shifted in the
	OFF position.