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Simplicity / Snapper ZTR
8/2007 9
TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN
NORTH AMERICAN
MODELS:
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
• Ground speed control levers are not in their
NEUTRAL positions.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in their
NEUTRAL positions.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake
disengaged, OR
• Operator moves the ground speed control levers
out of their neutral positions before disengaging
parking brake.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
The mower blades and the mower drive belt should
come to a complete stop within five seconds after the
PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If
the 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, parking brake must be engaged,
and the ground speed control handles must be locked
in their NEUTRAL positions 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. Under no circumstance should you
attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety
interlock system.
EXPORT MODELS ONLY:
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
• Ground speed control levers are not in the
NEUTRAL position.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank and start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the
NEUTRAL position, AND
• Operator is in seat.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat under any condition.
• Operator moves the ground speed control levers out
of their neutral positions before disengaging parking
brake.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
The mower blades and the mower drive belt should
come to a complete stop within five (5) seconds after the
PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If
the mower drive belt does not stop within five (5)
seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must
be turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the
ground speed 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.