Stopping the Engine
1. Shift the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 18).
2. Turn the ignition key to Off, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and remove the key before leaving the
operating position. (Figure 19).
Using the Safety Interlock
System
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
If the safety interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the tractor could operate
unexpectedly, causing personal injury.
•
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
•
Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the tractor.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
You are sitting on the seat.
•
The brake pedal is depressed.
•
The blade control (PTO) is in the Disengage
position.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
engine if you do the following:
•
You rise from the seat when the brake pedal is
released.
•
You rise from the seat while the blade control
(PTO) is in the Engage position.
•
You shift into reverse while the blade control (PTO)
is in the Engage position.
Setting the Tractor to Operate in
Reverse
An interlock feature on the tractor prevents the power
take-off (PTO) from operating when you back up
the tractor. If you shift the traction control switch
into Reverse with the blade control (PTO) engaged
(i.e., with the cutter deck blades or other attachment
running), the engine will stop.
Do not mow in reverse
unless it is absolutely necessary.
If you need to use the blade control (PTO) while
backing up, turn off the interlock feature using the
reverse interlock switch located near the seat bracket
(Figure 20).
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Figure 20
1.
Reverse interlock switch
You could back over a child or bystander while
the cutter deck blades or other attachment is
engaged and cause serious injury or death.
•
Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary.
•
Do not insert the reverse interlock key
unless it is absolutely necessary.
•
Always look backward and down before
backing up.
•
Use the reverse interlock switch only if you
are certain no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
•
Be very observant after deactivating the
interlock because the sound of the engine
may prevent you from noticing that a child
or bystander has entered the work area.
•
Always remove both the ignition and reverse
interlock keys and put them in a safe place
out of the reach of children or unauthorized
users when leaving the tractor unattended.
1. Engage the blade control (PTO).
2. Insert the reverse interlock key into the switch
(Figure 20).
3. Turn the reverse interlock key.
Note:
A red light on the front console (Figure 21)
turns on, indicating that the interlock is disabled.
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