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CE Safety Icons / Directive Compliance
Warning: Read Operator’s Manual.
Read and understand the Operator’s
Manual before using this machine.
Danger: Thrown Objects.
This machine is capable of throwing
objects and debris. Keep
bystanders away.
Warning: Remove Key Before
Servicing.
Remove the key and consult techni-
cal literature before performing
repairs or maintenance.
Danger: Machine Rollover.
Do not use this machine on slopes
greater than 10°.
Danger: Thrown Objects.
Do not operate with hopper open.
Danger: Thrown Objects.
Do not operate the with the hopper
removed, or without the deflector
Danger: Thrown Objects.
Do not operate without first con-
necting the discharge tube.
Danger: Dismemberment.
This machine can amputate limbs.
Keep bystanders and children away
when engine is running.
Danger: Dismemberment.
This mower deck can amputate
limbs. Keep hands and feet away
from blades.
SAFETY ICONS
SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM TESTS
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and
other safety devices. These safety systems are pre-
sent for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety
switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check
their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system.
Check the seat switch operation every fall and spring
with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is ON, OR
• Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake
OFF), OR
• The cruise control lever is NOT in NEUTRAL.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is OFF, AND
• Brake pedal is fully depressed (parking brake ON),
AND
• The cruise control lever is in NEUTRAL.
Test 3 — NORTH AMERICAN MODELS —
Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with brake pedal NOT fully
depressed (parking brake OFF).
Test 3 — CE MODELS —
Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned OFF (or operator rises off seat). If
mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
readjust the PTO clutch as described in the ADJUST-
MENTS section or see your dealer.
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.
