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OPERATING
Testing Operator Presence Switch
NOTE: Ensure OPC switch bracket is depressed when standing on
operator’s station.
1. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the NEUTRAL
position.
2. Start engine.
3. Unlock park brake.
4. Step completely off operator’s platform.
Result: The engine must stop.
NOTE: Ensure OPC switch bracket is depressed when standing on
operator’s station.
5. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the NEUTRAL
position and start engine.
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6. Pull PTO switch up to engage.
7. Step completely off operator’s platform.
Result: The engine must stop.
Testing the Park Brake
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MIF
1. Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade) facing downhill. Stop the
engine and lock the park brake.
2. Repeat procedure with machine facing uphill.
Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. (Machine should
move no more that 61cm (24 in.) in one hour.) If machine moves more
than that, brakes need to be adjusted. See your authorized dealer or refer
to Adjusting Park Brake in the SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES
section.
Using Park Brake
Locking Park Brake
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MX20102
Raise park brake lever (A) to lock park brake.
Unlocking Park Brake:
Lower park brake lever (A) to unlock park brake.
Using the PTO
Engage PTO:
1. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral
position.
2. Start engine.
3. Release park brake.
4. Move throttle lever to the 1/2 to 3/4 fast position.
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5. Pull PTO knob (A) up to engage mower deck.
6. Move throttle lever forward to the fast position for mowing.
Disengage PTO:
1. Push PTO knob (A) down.
2. Set park brake.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Thrown objects can be dangerous.
Before operating the attachment:
Clear area of bystanders, especially children.
Pick up objects which may be thrown by the attachment.