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If you strike something with the mower, turn the mower and blades off, engage the parking brake, and
inspect the machine for damage. Repair, if necessary, before resuming.
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Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
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Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
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Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves before servicing them.
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Check parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
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Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting
in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
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Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. Understand
service procedures before doing work.
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Mower deck, frame, and engine compartment should remain free of debris to prevent premature part
failures or fire hazards.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your Bad Boy mower is equipped with a safety interlock system. This system is designed to prevent serious
injury or death to the operator and other people or property damage. The system consists of an operator
presence switch in the handlebar, the parking brake, speed control neutral position, the mower deck PTO
switch, and the ignition switch. These interlocks are vitally important and must be tested frequently. Following
are instructions to test these very important safety precautions.
Note: Before performing the following tests,
the engine should have been previously allowed to warm to operating temperature.
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With the parking brake engaged, move the speed control lever into a forward speed position. Attempt
to start the machine with the PTO in the off position. The engine should not start.
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On a level surface, disengage the parking brake and place speed control lever into the rearward neutral
position. Attempt to start the machine with the PTO in the off position. The engine should not start.
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Engage parking brake and place speed control lever into the rearward neutral position. Pull PTO into
the
on
position. Attempt to start the machine. The engine should not start.
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Start the engine as stated in the Mower Operation Section. Disengage parking brake. Slowly begin to
release hand from rider presence switch. The engine should stop.
If any of these tests fail to produce the results indicated and the problem cannot be identified, contact your Bad
Boy Mower dealer or the support contacts in the back of this manual.
