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Operator Safety
Safety Interlock
System
(Electric Start Models - S/N: 2013136021 & Above)
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches
and other safety devices. These safety systems are
present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass
safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence
switch safety system. Check the operator presence
switch operation every fall and spring with the
following tests.
Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:
• PTO switch is engaged.
• Parking brake is disengaged.
Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged.
• Parking brake is engaged.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the engine kill / operator
presence handles with the PTO engaged.
• Operator releases the engine kill / operator
presence handles with the parking brake
disengaged.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after
electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator releases
operator presence handles). If mower drive belt does
not stop within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch
must be turned off in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to defeat
the purpose of the safety interlock system.
Safety Interlock
System
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches
and other safety devices. These safety systems are
present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass
safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence
switch safety system. Check the operator presence
switch operation every fall and spring with the
following tests.
Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:
• PTO switch is engaged.
• Parking brake is disengaged. (36” model only)
Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged.
• Parking brake is engaged. (36” model only)
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the operator presence / parking
brake handles with PTO engaged. (manual start)
• Operator releases the ground speed control
handles / operator presence with the PTO
engaged. (electric start)
• Operator releases the ground speed control
handles / operator presence with the parking
brake disengaged. (36” model)
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after
electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator releases
operator presence handles). If mower drive belt does
not stop within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch
must be turned off in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to defeat
the purpose of the safety interlock system.
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for
Reproduction
