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Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position (Fig. 19).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
ignition key to off.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn the ignition key to the Off position (Fig. 19).
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Figure 19
1.
Throttle lever
2.
Ignition key
Important
Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage may
occur. Before storing the machine, pull the wire off the
spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of accidental starting.
Operating Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The power take off switch (PTO) in conjunction with the
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers engage and
disengage power to the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage blade, squeeze the Operator Presence
Control (OPC) levers against handle grips (Fig. 20).
2. Pull blade switch (PTO) up and release. Hold the
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers against handle
grip.
3. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if OPC
levers are released.
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2
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Figure 20
1.
Handle
2.
Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3.
Power take off switch
(PTO)
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to
disengage blades (Fig. 20). This will also kill the
engine.
The Safety Interlock System
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.
Caution
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
The power take off switch (PTO) is off.
•
The machine is shifted into neutral.
The safety interlock system is designed to kill the engine
when:
•
The Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are
released while the machine is in gear and/or the mower
is engaged.
•
The machine is shifted into gear without holding OPC
levers.
