Checking the Safety-Interlock System
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
WARNING
If the 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.
Note:
If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate the machine. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Note:
To prevent engine cut-outs on rough terrain, the seat has a half-second delay before the engine begins
to shutdown.
Checking the Normal Engine-Starting Chart
System
Motion Control
Levers/Parking Brake
PTO
Operator
Outcome
Both Levers Out =
Parking Brake Engaged
Blades disengaged
In the seat or out of
the seat
Starter should crank
Both Levers Out =
Parking Brake Engaged
Up position, but blades
disengaged*
In the seat or out of
the seat
Starter should crank
State of the System
*
: The starter will crank with the PTO switch in the O
N
(pulled up) position; however, the system will disengage
the PTO and a reset PTO error will occur. Engaging the PTO will require the operator to reset the PTO switch
by turning it O
FF
(pushed down) and then turning it O
N
.
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