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Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized
MTD service dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (blade engage) lever is in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the tractor’s seat with the PTO (blade engage) lever in the
engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking
brake is engaged.
Models without Reverse Caution Mode
• The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (blade
engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the speed control lever in Reverse.
Models with Reverse Caution Mode
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (blade
engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the speed control in Reverse.
WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
(Models equipped with ignition switch module)
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch
module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the
blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on page 16 under Starting
The Engine.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Figure 5-1.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See .
Start
position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Figure 5-1
PARA EVITAR LESIONES
PERSONALES GRAVES O LA MUERTE
• EN LAS PENDIENTES CONDUZCA HACIA ARRIBA Y HACIA
ABAJO, NO DE FORMA TRANSVERSAL.
• EVITE MANIOBRAS DE GIRO BRUSCAS.
• NO OPERE LA UNIDAD EN ÁREAS DONDE PUEDE DERRAPAR O
TROPEZAR.
• SI LA MÁQUINA DEJA DE SUBIR LA PENDIENTE, DETENGA
LA(S) CUCHILLA(S) Y RETROCEDA LENTAMENTE BAJANDO LA
PENDIENTE.
• MANTENGA TODOS LOS DISPOSITIVOS DE SEGURIDAD
(PROTECCIONES, ESCUDOS E INTERRUPTORES, ETC.) EN SU
LUGAR Y EN CORRECTO FUNCIONAMIENTO.
• RETIRE LOS OBJETOS QUE PUEDAN SER ARROJADOS POR
LA(S) CUCHILLA(S) EN CUALQUIER DIRECCIÓN.
• CONOZCA LA UBICACIÓN Y FUNCIÓN DE TODOS LOS
CONTROLES.
• ASEGÚRESE DE QUE LA(S) CUCHILLA(S) Y EL MOTOR SE
DETENGAN ANTES DE COLOCAR LAS MANOS O LOS PIES
CERCA DE LA(S) CUCHILLA(S).
• ANTES DE ABANDONAR LA POSICIÓN DEL OPERADOR,
DESENGANCHE LA(S) CUCHILLA(S), COLOQUE EL FRENO DE
MANO, APAGUE Y RETIRE LA LLAVE.
LEA EL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
ADVERTENCIA
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