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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 3 for controls and features
locations.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Check Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system at each
operation. If the system does not function
properly, do not operate the unit until repairs
are made.
The engine will only start with the PTO
disengaged. The shift lever must be in neutral
for engine to start.
Engine must not start unless PTO is
disengaged and the shift lever is in neutral.
To test:
1. With engine off, engage PTO.
2. Turn ignition switch to On. Pull recoil
start handle. Engine must not start.
3. Disengage PTO.
The engine MUST stop whenever the
operator removes both hands from controls
while the PTO or transmission is engaged. To
test:
1. Start engine and engage PTO.
2. Release operator presence control
lever(s). Engine must stop.
3. Disengage PTO.
4. Restart engine.
5. Place shift lever in Forward.
6. Release operator presence control lever.
Engine must stop.
Operator Presence Control
The operator presence control lever must be
pressed to operate the PTO or traction drive.
When the shift lever or PTO is engaged,
releasing the operator presence control lever
stops the engine.
Steering Levers
The steering levers are used to steer, operate
in forward and reverse, and stop the unit.
When held against the handlebar, the brakes
are engaged.
Steering Lever Latches
The steering lever latches hold the steering
levers in the neutral position and keep the
brakes applied.
Ignition Switch
Operate the ignition switch
with the removable key. The
switch uses two positions: Off
(1) and On (2). To start the
engine, turn the key to On (2)
and pull the recoil handle. To
stop the engine, turn the key
to Off (1).
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever changes the
speed of the engine. Move the
throttle lever to Fast (1) to
increase engine speed. Move
the lever to Slow (2) to
decrease engine speed.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire
Safety
section before proceeding.
DANGER:
SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM FAILURE and improper
operation of unit can result in death or
serious injury. ALWAYS know the
safety interlock system is operating
properly. See
on page 14 for testing
instructions.
CAUTION:
AVOID INJURY. Operate
only when operator presence control
is functioning correctly. See
for testing instructions.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. When
the engine is running and the shift
lever is engaged, releasing only one
steering latch causes the unit to
circle around one drive wheel.
ALWAYS hold both steering levers
against the handlebar when
releasing the steering lever latches.
ALWAYS release levers slowly.
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