Operating Guide

Use the following checkout procedures to check for normal operation
of machine.
If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, do not
operate machine. See your authorized dealer for service.
Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.
MP47322,00F4637-19-25APR19
Testing Park Brake Switch
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Sit on seat.
3. Unlock the park brake.
4. Try to start engine.
Result: Engine must not turn over. If engine turns over, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.
MP47322,00F4638-19-09APR19
Testing Park Brake
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Lock the park brake.
3. Engage bypass valve control.
4. Try to push machine manually.
Result: Park brake must prevent machine from moving. If machine
moves, see your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE: When testing is complete, disengage bypass valve control
prior to returning machine to service.
TH84124,0000115-19-19MAY14
Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Sit on seat.
3. Lock the park brake.
4. Engage the mower.
5. Try to start engine.
Result: Engine must not crank. If engine cranks, there is a problem
with your safety interlock circuit.
MP47322,00F463A-19-27MAR13
Testing Seat Switch (E- and M-Series)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. First test:
a. Lock park brake.
b. Start engine.
c. Move throttle control up to maximum engine speed.
d. Engage mower.
e. Raise up o󰀨 seat. Do not get o󰀨 machine.
Result: Engine and mower blades should stop. If engine and
mower blades do not stop, there is a problem with your safety
interlock circuit.
3. Second test:
a. Disengage mower.
b. Start engine.
c. Unlock park brake.
d. Raise up o󰀨 seat. Do not get o󰀨 machine.
Result: Engine should stop. If engine does not stop, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.
4. Third test:
a. Lock park brake.
b. Disengage mower.
c. Start engine.
d. Raise up o󰀨 seat. Do not get o󰀨 machine.
Result: Engine should continue to run. If engine stops, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.
SB31882,0000476-19-26JUN20
Testing Seat Switch (R-Series)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. First test:
a. Lock park brake.
b. Start engine.
c. Move throttle control up to maximum engine speed.
d. Engage mower.
e. Raise up o󰀨 seat. Do not get o󰀨 machine.
Result: PTO will disengage and the mower blades should stop.
The engine will NOT stop. If the mower blades do not stop, there is
a problem with your safety interlock circuit.
3. Second test:
a. Disengage mower.
b. Start engine.
c. Unlock park brake.
d. Raise up o󰀨 seat. Do not get o󰀨 machine.
Result: Engine should stop. If engine does not stop, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.
4. Third test:
a. Lock park brake.
b. Disengage mower.
c. Start engine.
d. Raise up o󰀨 seat. Do not get o󰀨 machine.
Result: Engine should continue to run. If engine stops, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.
SB31882,0000477-19-26JUN20
Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)
2. Sit on seat.
3. First test:
a. With the park brake locked, start engine.
b. Move right motion control lever inward.
Result: Engine should stop. If engine does not stop, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.
4. Second test:
a. Start engine.
b. Release park brake.
c. Move right motion control lever inward.
Result: Engine should continue to run. If engine stops, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.
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