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 shift 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 shift
lever 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.
1. Start the engine as instructed in the Operation section of
this manual.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
(Green)
position
to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
(Yellow)
position of the key
switch module. See Fig. 5-1.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON
(Orange, Triangular
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.
Stop
position
Start
position
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Figure 5-1
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