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Safety
Safety Interlock System
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
• Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Motion control handles 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 motion control handles 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 motion control handles 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.
Safety Icons
The alert symbol
is used to identity safety
information about hazards that can result in personal
injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate
the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury.
In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent
the type of hazard. An explanation of hazard levels
and icons are as follows:
DANGER
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in serial injury or death.
CAUTION
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
might
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION or NOTICE
These messages presented without the alert symbol
indicate a situation where the unit or property could
be damaged.
Hazard
Safety
Icon
Alert
Toxic
Fumes
Read the
Manual
Open flame
hazard
Fire
Hazard
Amputation
Rotating
Parts
Amputation
Hand in
Blade
Hazard
Safety
Icon
Amputation
Foot in
Blade
Thrown
Objects
Maintain a
safe
distance
Keep
children
away
Hot
surface
Wear
Protective
Gear
Pinch
Point
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
Rollover
Hazard
Overhead
Obstacles
Not
for
Reproduction
