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Operator Safety
Safety Icons
The alert symbol is used to identity safety
information about hazards that can result in personal
injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate
the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury.
In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent
the type of hazard. An explanation of hazard levels
and icons are as follows:
DANGER
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION or NOTICE
These messages presented without the alert symbol
indicate a situation where the unit or property could
be damaged.
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 switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with a foot-operated switch
safety system. Check the switch operation every fall
and spring with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Operator presence plate is not depressed.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Operator presence plate is depressed.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator presence plate is released with PTO
engaged, OR
• Operator presence plate is released with parking
brake disengaged.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch
must be turned off, parking brake must be engaged.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after
electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator
presence plate is released). If mower drive belt does
not stop within seven (7) seconds, see PTO CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT section.
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.
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
Alert Toxic Fumes
Read the
Manual
Open Flame
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Amputation
- Rotating
Parts
Amputation
- Hand In
Blade
Amputation -
Foot In Blade
Thrown
Objects
Hot Surface
Wear
Protective
Gear
Pinch Point
Keep
Children
Away
Slope
Operation
Not for
Reproduction