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Safety Decals (Cont.) & Interlock System Checks
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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 tamp-
er with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Motion control levers are not locked in their NEU-
TRAL LOCKED positions.
TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Motion control levers are locked into their
NEUTRAL LOCKED positions.
TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with motion control levers
not locked in their neutral locked positions, OR
• With operator seated, right motion control lever is
moved out of its neutral locked position before left
motion control lever.
TEST 4 — BLADE BRAKE CHECK
The mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric
PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If
mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see
your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch
must be turned off, and the motion control levers must
be locked in their NEUTRAL LOCKED positions 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.
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