3.
Set the cutting-unit-drive switch to the
forward-cut position.
4.
Rise from the operator’s seat and check that the
cutting units stop after an initial 0.5 to 1 second
delay.
5.
Repeat steps
through
with the
cutting-unit-drive switch in the reverse
position.
Checking the Cutting-Unit Drive
Interlock Switch
1.
Shut off the engine.
2.
Set the cutting-unit-drive switch to the
OFF
position and turn the ignition key to preheat-run
position
. The PTO icon
should not
display in the InfoCenter.
3.
Set the cutting-unit-drive switch to the
forward-cut position. The PTO icon
displays, but the engine should not start when
you rotate the ignition key to the S
TART
position
.
4.
Set the cutting-unit-drive switch to the reverse
position. The PTO icon
displays, but the
engine should not start when you rotate the
ignition key to the S
TART
position
.
Checking the Parking Brake
Interlock Switch
1.
Shut off the engine.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Rotate the ignition key to the preheat-run position
. The parking-brake switch illuminates and
the parking brake icon
displays in the
InfoCenter.
4.
Disengage the parking brake; the parking brake
light and icon shut off. The engine should not
start when you rotate the ignition key to the
S
TART
position
.
5.
Engage the parking brake, sit on the operator’s
seat, and start the engine.
6.
Disengage the parking brake.
7.
Rise from the operator seat’s and check that the
engine shuts off.
Checking the Transmission
Neutral Interlock Switch
Important:
Take extreme care to ensure that the
area around the machine is clear before checking
that the engine does not start when checking the
neutral interlock switch.
1.
Shut off the engine.
2.
Remove your foot from the forward/reverse
travel pedals.
3.
Turn the ignition key to preheat-run position
.
The transmission neutral icon
displays in the
InfoCenter.
4.
Apply light pressure to the travel pedals in a
forward and reverse direction to check that the
transmission neutral icon is not displayed in the
InfoCenter.
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long trousers; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Do not carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and children out of the operating area.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
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