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OPERATING
Testing Seat Switch
Procedure 1:
1.Sit on the operator seat with the motion control levers in the neutral
detent position (standard levers) or neutral lock position (optional “over the
lap” levers).
2.Unlock the park brake.
3.Push PTO knob down to disengage.
4.Turn key switch to the start position.
5.Raise slightly off the seat.
Result: The engine must stop.
Procedure 2:
1.Start engine.
2.Lock the park brake.
3.Pull PTO knob up to engage.
4.Raise slightly off the seat.
Result: The engine must stop.
Testing the Park Brake
1.Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade). Stop the engine and lock the
park brake.
Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. (Machine should
move no more that 61 cm (24 in.) in one hour.) If machine moves more
than that, brakes need to be adjusted. See Adjusting Park Brake in the
Service Steering & Brakes section.
Using the Park Brake
Locking Park Brake:
• Raise and pull rearward park brake lever (A) to lock the park brake.
Unlocking Park Brake:
• Lower park brake lever (A) forward to unlock the park brake.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may attempt
to move or operate an unattended machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the key before leaving
the machine unattended.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! If the engine should stop while
operating on an incline, the mower can free wheel. If this
should occur:•lock the park brake,
•start the engine,
•unlock the park brake,
•resume operation.