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Operation
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Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized
MTD service dealer.
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
•
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO
(blade engage)
lever is in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
•
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
•
the tractor’s seat with the PTO
(blade engage)
lever in the
engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking
brake is engaged.
Models without Reverse Caution Mode
The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO
•
(blade
engage)
lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the speed control lever in Reverse.
Models with Reverse Caution Mode
With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
•
the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO
(blade
engage)
lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the speed control in Reverse.
WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
(Models equipped with ignition switch module)
WARNING!
Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
The
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
position of the key switch
module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the
blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
IMPORTANT: The operator
MUST
be seated in the tractor seat.
Start the engine as instructed on page 16 under Starting
1.
The Engine.
Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
2.
to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Fig. 5-1.
Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
3.
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1.
Start
Position
Stop
Position
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Indicator
Light
Figure 5-1
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