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Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to Fast (Fig. 7).
2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 6).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 8).
4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent the
possibility of someone accidentally starting the
machine before transporting or storing the machine.
5. Close the fuel shut-off valve under the front of the fuel
tank before transporting or storing the machine.
Important
Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage
may occur.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
Engaging the PTO
1. Release pressure on the traction control levers and
place the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
3. Pull out on the PTO switch to engage it (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1.
PTO—On
2.
PTO—Off
Disengaging the PTO
Push the PTO switch to Off (Fig. 9).
The Safety Interlock System
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
•
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
•
Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Caution
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The PTO is disengaged.
•
The motion control levers are in the neutral locked
position.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the
engine when the traction controls are moved with the
parking brake on or if you rise from the seat when the
PTO is engaged.
Testing the Safety Interlock
System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not operate
as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the PTO to On. Try starting the engine; the
engine should not crank.
2. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the PTO to Off. Move either motion control
lever (forward or reverse). Try starting the engine; the
engine should not crank. Repeat with the other motion
control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the PTO to Off, and lock the motion control
levers in neutral. Start the engine. While the engine is
running, release the parking brake, engage the PTO,
and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
4. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the PTO to Off, and lock the motion control
levers in neutral. Start the engine. While the engine is
running, center the motion controls and move (forward
or reverse); the engine should stop.
