Simplicity 5022285 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
9
Safety Icons & Interlock System
SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.
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
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
PTO switch is engaged, OR
Parking brake is not engaged, OR
Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
Parking brake is engaged, AND
Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
Operator rises off seat with parking brake
disengaged.
Operator moves motion control handles out of their
neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.
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 rises off seat). 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, parking brake must be engaged, and the
motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL
position after the operator returns to the seat 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.