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WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your local authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
purpose of the safety interlock system.
Safety Interlock
System Tests
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:
• Mower blades switch is ON, OR
• Ground speed control levers are not in their START/
PARK positions, OR
• Parking brake lever is in DISENGAGE position.
TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOUlD CRANk IF:
• Mower blade switch is OFF, AND
• Ground speed control levers are in their START/
PARK positions, AND
• Parking brake lever is in ENGAGE position.
TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOUlD SHUT OFF IF:
• Operator rises off seat with the mower blade switch
ON, OR
• Operator rises off seat with the ground speed levers
in DRIVE positions, OR
• Operator rises off seat with the parking brake in
DISENGAGE position, OR
• Operator moves the left and/or right ground speed
control lever out of its START/PARK position with
the parking brake lever in ENGAGE position.
TEST 4 — BlADE BRAkE CHECk
The mower blades and mower drive belt should
come to a complete stop within five seconds after the
mower blade switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt
does not stop within five seconds, contact your local
authorized dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the mower blade
switch must be turned OFF, the ground speed control
levers must be locked in their START/PARK positions,
and the parking brake lever must be in the ENgAgE
position in order to start the engine.
Operator Safety
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