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2.74 Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. Understand service procedures before doing work.
2.75 Keep debris and grass off the mower to prevent premature parts failures or fires.
Safety Interlock System
Your Country Clipper mower is equipped with a safety interlock system. This system is integrated into the
operator controls and seat to prevent serious injury or death to the operator, bystanders, or property damage.
Proper operation of this system is critical and should be checked frequently. Note: operator must be seated
properly on the mower during the test and the engine should be previously warmed up to operating
temperature.
Joystick Models… Neutral Lock is when the Joystick Drive Control Lever is in the “Down” position.
Twin Stick Models…
Neutral Lock is when both Twin Stick Drive Control Levers are in the “Out” position.
2.76 The Deck Engagement Switch must be disengaged before the engine will start .
2.77 The Drive Control Lever(s) must be in the Neutral Lock position before the engine will start.
2.78 The engine will stop if the Deck Engagement Switch is engaged when the operator leaves the driver’s seat .
2.79 The engine will stop if the Drive Control Lever(s) are not in the Neutral Lock position when the operator
leaves the driver’s seat.
2.80 The engine will stop if the Park Brake is engaged and the Drive Control Lever(s) are not in the Neutral Lock
position.
2.81 The engine will stop if the Park Brake is engaged and the Deck Engagement Switch is engaged.
Do not operate mower if any of these test fail to produce the results indicated. Contact your Country Clipper
dealer to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
Safety Alerts
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a
reasonable degree of Personal Safety for operators and servicing personnel. All operators
and mechanics should read this manual and be familiar with the safe operation and service
procedures before proceeding. Improper operation and/or maintenance can result in
personnel injury.
Additionally, “ IMPORTANT ” and “ NOTE ” may be used to call attention to special mechanical information and
noteworthy general information.
…Denotes immediate hazards that WILL result in severe injury or death.
Danger
…Denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
Warning
…Denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in minor or moderate personal injury.
Caution