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Figure 16
1.
Blade control (PTO)
2.
Throttle lever
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
someone accidentally starting the machine while
transporting or storing machine.
5. Close the fuel shut off valve before transporting or
storing machine.
Important
Make sure the fuel shut off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, or fuel leakage may
occur.
Operating the Blade Control
(PTO)
The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengages
power to the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Pull on the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Fig. 17).
2. Hold the bail against the upper control bar (Fig. 17).
3. To engage blade(s), push the blade control lever firmly
forward, until it latches over-center (Fig. 17).
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Figure 17
1.
Upper control bar
2.
Bail
3.
Blade control (PTO)
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To disengage the blade(s), pull blade control lever
rearward, all the way (Fig. 17).
Note: It is necessary to fully and manually disengage
mower.
The Safety Interlock System
Understanding 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
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting if:
•
The throttle lever is all the way back, to stop.
•
The blade control lever (PTO) is engaged.
The safety interlock system is also designed to stop the
engine if you released the bail with the PTO engaged or
move the throttle all the way back, to stop.
