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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.5
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS
This machine is equipped with an electrical safety
interlock system that is provided for the safety of the
operator and others. All safety devices must be in place
and functioning properly before operating the machine.
Perform the following interlock system checks
periodically during the operating season. Contact your
authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or
safety device is not in place and functioning properly.
DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or remove any safety
device.
ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:
1)
Parking Brake is not engaged OR
2)
Blade Switch is pulled out to its on (‘I’) position
OR
3)
Either or both Motion Control Levers are not in
their neutral lock positions.
ENGINE SHOULD START IF:
1)
Park Brake is engaged AND
2)
Blade Switch is pushed in to its off (‘0’) position
AND
3)
Motion Control Levers are in their neutral lock
positions.
ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF:
1)
Operator rises off of seat with Blade Switch in
“ON” blades engaged position OR,
2)
Operator rises off of seat with Park Brake not in
engaged position.
3)
Operator rises off of seat with either or both
Motion Control Levers removed from their
neutral lock positions.
IMPORTANT:
Engine will continue to run if Operator
reseats prior to engine coming to a complete stop.
To restart the blades, first move the Blade Switch to
the “OFF” position and then back to the “ON”
position. After coming to a complete stop, the blade
switch must be moved to the “OFF” position and the
Park Brake engaged before engine can be restarted.
Engine and blades must come to a complete stop
within 5 seconds after the operator rises off the seat
or the blade switch is moved to the “OFF” position.
