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Operator Safety
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
• Forward speed control lever is not in the
NEUTRAL position.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Forward speed control lever is in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the operator presence handles
with the PTO engaged OR
• Operator releases the 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 the
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, parking brake must be engaged,
the forward speed control lever must be locked in the
NEUTRAL position, and the operator must engage
the operator presence handles in order to start the
engine.
Safety Icons
The alert symbol (
)
is used to identity safety information
about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal
word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the
alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of the injury. In addition, a hazard icon may be
used to represent the type of hazard. An explanation of
hazard levels and icons are as follows:
North American Safety Icons
Alert
Toxic Fumes
Read the
Manual
Open Flame
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Amputation -
Rotating Parts
Amputation -
Hand In Blade
Amputation -
Foot In Blade
Thrown Objects
Hot Surface
Wear Protective
Gear
Pinch Point
Kickback
Remove
Key Before
Servicing
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.
DANGER
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
might
result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
This message presented without the alert symbol
indicates a situation where the unit or property could
be damaged.
Not
for
Reproduction
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