Features & Controls
SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.
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
TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL
position, OR
• Operator is not on the seat.
TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL
position, AND
• Operator is on the seat.
TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disen-
gaged.
• Operator moves motion control handles inward
before disengaging parking brake.
TEST 4 — BLADE BRAKE CHECK
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower
drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see your
dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must
be turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the
motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL
position after the operator returns to the seat 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.
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE
Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE
Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking
brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the
parking brake.
NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake
must be engaged.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to dis-
engage.
Deck Lift Pedal &
Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT
position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting
height and release the lift pedal.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle for-
ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease
engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once
the engine starts. A warm engine may not require chok-
ing. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob
DOWN to open the choke.
Headlight Switch
Turn the switch ON to light the front headlight.
Hour Meter
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged.
Fuel Shut Off Valve
Turning the handle to the desired position determines
which tank will be supplying fuel. With the handle point-
ing LEFT, it will draw fuel from the left-hand tank. With
the handle pointing RIGHT, it will draw fuel from the right-
hand fuel tank. With the handle pointing towards the
operator, it will shut off fuel flow to the engine.
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