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Figure 6
1.
Off-Disengaged
2.
On-Engaged
Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Push the power take off (PTO) to off (Fig. 6).
Checking the Safety Interlock
System
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
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Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
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Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Caution
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
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You are sitting on the seat.
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The brake pedal is depressed.
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The power take off (PTO) is off.
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The hydro control pedal is in the neutral position.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
engine if:
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You rise from the seat when the brake pedal is released
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You rise from the seat when the power take off (PTO)
is on.
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You move the hydro control pedal out of the neutral
position when the parking brake is engaged.
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You shift into reverse with the power take off (PTO)
engaged.
Setting the Reverse Interlock Switch to
Operate in Reverse
An interlock feature on the tractor prevents the power take
off (PTO) from operating when backing up. If you shift
into reverse with the PTO engaged (i.e., with mower
blades or other attachment running), the PTO will
disengage. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
If you need to use the PTO while backing up, you can turn
off this interlock feature using the Reverse Interlock
switch located near the seat bracket (Fig. 7).
Danger
You could back over a child or bystander while
the mower blade(s) or other attachment is
engaged and cause serious injury or death.
•
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
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Do not insert the reverse interlock key unless it
is absolutely necessary.
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Always look backward and down before
backing up.
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Use the reverse interlock switch only if you are
certain no children or other bystanders will
enter the mowing area.
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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.
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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 unit unattended.
1. Engage the PTO.
2. Insert the reverse interlock key into the switch (Fig. 7).
