Not for
Reproduction
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates an situation that could result in damage
to the product.
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:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is not engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.
• Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their
neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.
Test 4 - 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 rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop
within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be
turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position
after the operator returns to the seat 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 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 specific sequences.
To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for
various tasks see the
Operation section.
Tractor Controls
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Control Name
Callout
Deck Lift Pedal
A
Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
B
Deck Lift Lock Lever
C
Parking Brake
D
Ground Speed Control Levers
E
Seat Adjustment Lever
F
Fuel Tank Cap
G
Fuel Level Guage
H
Retractable Seat Belt
I
Removable Floor Plate
J
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift
Lock Lever: These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12.7 cm) position.
Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and
release the lift lock lever.
Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
Deck Lift Lock Lever
Parking Brake: Pull the parking brake lever back to
engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to
disengage the parking brake.
Note: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.
Releases the parking brake.
Disengage
Locks the parking brake.
Engage
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