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1.
Engage the blades (PTO).
2.
Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch (Fig. 12).
3.
Turn the KeyChoice key.
A red light on the front console (Fig. 13) turns on,
indicating that the interlock is disabled.
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Figure 13
1. Operating-in-reverse light
4.
Operate the tractor in reverse and complete your task.
5.
Disengage the blades (PTO) to activate the interlock.
6.
Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place
out of the reach of children.
Testing the Safety Interlock
System
If the safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the tractor 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 tractor.
Caution
Test the safety interlock system before you use the tractor
each time. If the safety interlock system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair
the safety interlock system immediately. While sitting in
the seat, perform the following checks:
1.
Set the parking brake, shift the blade control (PTO)
knob to the Engage position, and turn the ignition key
to Start: The engine should not crank.
2.
Shift the blade control (PTO) knob to the Disengage
position, release the parking brake, and turn the ignition
key to Start: The engine should not crank.
3.
Set the parking brake, shift the blade control (PTO)
knob to Disengage, and start the engine. While the
engine is running, release the parking brake and rise
slightly from the seat: The engine should stop.
4.
Shift the blade control (PTO) knob into the Disengage
position, put the traction control pedal in Neutral, and
start the engine. While the engine is running, shift the
blade control (PTO) knob into the Engage position and
put the traction control pedal in Reverse: The engine
should stop.
5.
Shift the blade control (PTO) knob into the Disengage
position and put the traction control pedal in Neutral.
Start the engine, shift the blade control (PTO) knob into
the Engage position, and turn the KeyChoice key and
release it: The operating-in-reverse warning light should
illuminate.
6.
Shift the blade control (PTO) knob to the Disengage
position: The operating-in-reverse warning light should
turn off.
Pushing the Tractor Manually
Important
Always push the tractor manually. Never
tow the tractor because it may damage the transaxle.
To Push the Tractor
1.
Park the tractor on a level surface.
2.
Disengage the blades (PTO).
3.
Set the parking brake.
4.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5.
Remove the ignition key.
6.
Remove the grass collector; refer to Removing the
Grass Collector on page 36.
7.
Pull the drive control (located at the rear of the tractor),
out to the Push position.
8.
Release the parking brake.
