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Safety Icons
A.
Alert
B.
Read the manual.
C.
Thrown objects.
D.
Pinch point.
E.
Fire hazard.
F.
Amputation - hand in blade.
G.
Amputation - foot in blade.
H.
Maximum slope angle for safe operation.
I.
Keep children away.
J.
Amputation - rotating parts.
K.
Do not fill above the bottom of the filler neck.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
identifies safety information
about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word
(
DANGER
,
WARNING
, or
CAUTION
) is used with the alert
symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of
injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard.
DANGER
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,
will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,
could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
indicates information considered important but not
hazard-related.
Safety Interlock System
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These
safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt
to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 - Engine should NOT crank if:
• The parking brake lever is in the DISENGAGED position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• The parking brake lever is in the ENGAGED position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
Test 4 - PTO Switch (blades) should SHUT OFF if:
• If the PTO switch is ON and the operator steps off the
operator platform, OR
• The operator presses the PTO switch down to the OFF
position.
Test 5 - PTO Switch (blades) SHOULD turn on if:
• Operator stands on the operator platform and the PTO
switch is pulled up to the ON position.
Test 6 - Blade Brake Check:
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator steps off the operator
platform). If the mower drive belt does not stop within seven
(7) seconds, see your dealer.
Note:
Once the engine has been stopped, the parking brake
lever must be in the ENGAGED position, the ground speed
control levers should be in the NEUTRAL position, the
operator should be standing on the operator platform, and the
PTO switch should be in the OFF position in order to start the
engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do NOT operate it.
See your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should
you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock
system.
Features and Controls
Control Functions and Locations
The information below briefly describes the function of
individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing
require the combined use of several controls applied in
