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TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:
Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly.
Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your
safety.
1. The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will start.
2. The steering control levers must be in neutral "OUT" position before the
engine will start.
3. The engine will stop if the mower blade clutch is engaged when the
operator leaves the driver's seat.
4. The engine will stop if the steering control levers are not in the neutral
"OUT" position when the operator leaves the driver's seat.
5. The engine will stop if the brake is "SET" and the steering control levers
are moved to the "IN" position.
6. The engine will stop if the brake is "SET" and the mower blade clutch is
engaged.
BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: (Electric Clutch)
a. With the electric blade drive switch turned on
and the parking brake in "ON" position,
engine should not turn over or attempt to
start when key switch is moved to the start
position.
b. In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders, start
the engine, place throttle setting at maximum
or full. Engage the blade drive through the
electric clutch switch. Raise weight slightly
off of seat.
Engine should stop.
c.
If any Safety Check fails, do not operate
the
mower until the system has been checked and
repaired by an Authorized Dixon ZTR Dealer.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS