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GENERAL GR1600EU, WSM
G-23
[2] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 50 HOURS
Checking Safety Device [GR1600EU, GR1600F]
The safety Devices in your machine are designs to protect you
while operating. Please check these Safety Devices periodically
- daily is best - to do test function of the Safety Devices before
operation.
CAUTION
• Do not allow anyone near the machine while testing.
• If the machine does not pass one of the following tests, do
not operate the machine.
1. Check the following tests before operating the mower. Sit on the
operator's seat for all tests except for Test 3 and Test 4.
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Safety Start Control 1
1. Depress the brake pedal (3) fully.
2. Engage the PTO lever (4).
3. Turn the key switch (2) to the
"START" position.
4. The engine should not crank.

Safety Start Control 2
1. Disengage the PTO lever (4).
2. Release the brake pedal (3).
3. Turn the key to the
"START" position.
4. The engine should not crank.

Seat Safety Control 1
1. Run the engine at half throttle.
2. Engage the PTO lever (4).
3. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.)
4. Engine should shut off.
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Seat Start Control 2
1. Run the engine at half throttle.
2. Disengage the PTO lever (4).
3. Release the brake pedal (3).
4. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.)
5. Engine should shut off.

PTO Safety Control 1
1. Dismount the grass container (6) from the platform.
2. Run the engine at half throttle.
3. Engage the PTO lever (4).
4. Engine should shut off.
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PTO Safety Control 2
1. Run the engine at half throttle.
2. Engage the PTO lever (4).
3. Dump the grass catcher from grass container (6).
4. Engine should shut off.

PTO Safety Control 3
1. Open the top cover (5).
2. Run the engine at half throttle.
3. Engage the PTO lever (4).
4. Engine should shut off.
9Y1210595GEG0057US0
(1) Throttle Lever
(2) Key Switch
(3) Brake Pedal (4) PTO Lever
(5) Top Cover
(6) Grass Container
KiSC issued 11, 2013 A