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Safety
Safety Interlock System
NORTH AMERICAN
MODELS ONLY:
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 and start 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 five (5) seconds after electric
PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If
mower drive belt does not stop within five (5)
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 the safety interlock system.
EXPORT MODELS ONLY:
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 and start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the
NEUTRAL position, AND
• Operator is in seat.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat under any condition.
• 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 five (5) seconds after electric
PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If
mower drive belt does not stop within five (5)
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 the safety interlock system.
