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Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even for a few minutes.
Caution
Operating the Power Takeoff
(PTO)
The power takeoff (PTO) switch engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
Engaging the PTO
1. While seated, release the pressure on the traction
control levers and shift the machine into neutral.
2. Shift the throttle to Fast.
3. Pull out the power takeoff (PTO) switch to engage the
PTO (Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
1.
PTO—Off
2.
PTO—On
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to Off (Fig. 15).
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:
•
You are sitting on the seat.
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The parking brake is engaged.
•
The power takeoff (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion control levers are in the neutral lock
position.
The safety interlock system is also designed to stop the
engine when you move the traction controls with the
parking brake is engaged or when you rise from the seat
while the PTO is engaged.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair
it immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
engage the PTO, and try to start the engine; the engine
should not crank.
2. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, and move either of the motion
control levers (forward or reverse). Then try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat for the
other motion control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, lock the motion control levers in
neutral, and start the engine. While the engine is
running, release the parking brake, engage the PTO, and
rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
4. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, lock the motion control levers in
neutral, and start the engine. While the engine is
running, center the motion controls and move (forward
or reverse); the engine should stop.
