Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake (Figure 17 ).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow
and fast positions (Figure 16 ).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position (Figure 15).
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Remove the key to prevent possibility of someone
accidentally starting the machine before transporting
or storing machine.
6. Close the fuel selector valve before transporting or
storing the machine.
Important:
Make sure that the fuel selector
valve is closed before transporting or storing
the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the
parking brake before transporting.
Important:
Make sure to remove the key as
the fuel pump may run and cause the battery
to lose charge.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it
is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the PTO
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm up 5
to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on the
traction control levers and place in neutral.
3. Place the throttle in the fast position.
Note:
Engaging the PTO with the throttle at the
half or less position will cause excessive wear to the
drive belts.
4. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to
engage it (Figure 17).
Figure 17
1.
PTO-On
2.
PTO-Off
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the
off
position
The Safety Interlock System
CAUTION
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.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The power take off (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 from the
locked position with the parking brake engaged or if
you rise from the seat when the PTO is engaged.
The hour meter has symbols to notify the user when the
interlock component is in the correct position. When
the component is in the correct position, a triangle will
light up in the corresponding square.
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