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Features & Controls
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO Switch engages and disengages the mower
blades.
To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch. To
disengage the mower blades, push down on the switch.
When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the
Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated.
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking
brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the
parking brake.
NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake
must be engaged.
Cutting Height Adjust Handle
The cutting height adjust handle controls the mower
cutting height. To adjust the mower cutting height, turn
the crank handle clockwise to raise the cutting height.
Turn the crank handle counterclockwise to lower the
cutting height. Observe the cutting height indicator on
the left side of the mower deck.
Transmission Release Valve
The transmission release valve deactivates the
transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand.
Engages the transmission; the mower will move
under its own power.
Disengages the transmission; the mower can now
be pushed by hand.
See PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND for operational
information.
Engine Kill / Operator Presence
Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock
system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so
depressing one handle depresses both. The operator
must depress the handles in order to deactivate the
engine kill system. Handles must be depressed to
disengage the parking brake and engage the PTO
switch.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove cap, turn counterclockwise.
SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
(S/N: 2013136021 & ABOVE)
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 an operator presence switch
safety system. Check the operator presence switch
operation every fall and spring with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:
• PTO switch is engaged.
• Parking brake is disengaged.
Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged.
• Parking brake is engaged.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the engine kill / operator presence
handles with the PTO engaged.
• Operator releases the engine kill / operator presence
handles with the parking brake disengaged.
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 releases operator
presence handles). If mower drive belt does not stop
within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must
be turned off in order to start the engine.
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.
Not for
Reproduction