E. PTO Engagement Switch
The PTO Engagement Switch engages and disengages the mower blades.
To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch. To disengage the mower blades, push down on the switch.
When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated.
F.Operator Presence / Parking Brake Handles
This control deactivates the engine kill system and dis- engages the parking brake when depressed. Release the handles to activate the engine kill system and engage the parking brake. The engine will shut off if the operator releases the handles with the PTO engaged.
G. Cutting Height Adjust Handle
The cutting height adjust handle controls the mower cut- ting height. To adjust the mower cutting height, turn the crank handle clockwise to raise the cutting height. Turn the crank handle counterclockwise to lower the cutting height. Observe the cutting height indicator on the left side of the mower deck.
H. Fuel Tank Cap
To remove cap, turn counterclockwise.
Features & Controls
SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch- es, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence switch safety system. Check the operator presence switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:
• PTO switch is engaged.
Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
•Operator releases the operator presence / parking brake handles with PTO engaged.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator releases operator pres- ence handles). If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be turned off 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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