Not for
Reproduction
Safety Icons
Hazard Meaning
Callout
Alert
A
Read the Manual
B
Go Across Slopes, Not Up and Down
C
Rollover Hazard
D
Fire Hazard
E
Amputation - Hand in Blade
F
Amputation - Foot in Blade
G
Thrown Objects
H
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:
• Forward speed control lever is not in the NEUTRAL position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• Forward speed control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator moves the forward speed control lever FORWARD
with the parking brake engaged, OR
• Operator releases the operator presence handles while the
forward speed control lever is not in the NEUTRAL position.
Test 4 - PTO Switch (blades) should SHUT OFF if:
• If the PTO switch is ON and the operator releases the
operator presence handles, OR
• The operator presses the PTO switch down to the OFF
position.
Test 5 - PTO Switch (blades) SHOULD turn on if:
• Operator depresses the operator presence handles 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 releases the operator presence handles). If
the mower drive belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds,
see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has been stopped, the forward speed
control lever must be returned to the NEUTRAL position, the
parking brake should be engaged, the operator presence
handles should be depressed 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 Locations & Functions
The information below briefly describes the function of individual
controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the
combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for
various tasks see the
Operation section.
Control Locations & Functions - Operator's
Position
Control Locations: Models with Standard Style Handle Bars
2
Control Locations: Models with Centralized Controls Style
Handle Bars
10
