Product Manual

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Safety Interlock System
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.
These safety systems are present for your safety,
do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never
tamper with safety devices. Check their operation
regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence
switch safety system. Check the operator presence
switch operation every fall and spring with the
following tests.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged.
• Parking brake is not engaged.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged.
• Parking brake is engaged.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the engine kill / operator
presence handles with the PTO engaged.
• Operator releases the engine kill / operator
presence handles with the parking brake
disengaged.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to
a complete stop within five (5) seconds after electric
PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat).
If mower drive belt does not stop within five (5)
seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch
must be turned off, parking brake must be engaged,
and the motion control handles must be locked in the
NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the
seat in order to start the engine.
Safety Icons
The alert symbol ( ) is used to identity safety
information about hazards that can result in personal
injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate
the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury.
In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent
the type of hazard. An explanation of hazard levels
and icons are as follows:
North American Safety Icons
Alert Toxic Fumes
Read the
Manual
Open Flame
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Amputation -
Rotating Parts
Amputation -
Hand In Blade
Amputation -
Foot In Blade
Thrown Objects Hot Surface
Wear Protective
Gear
Pinch Point
Keep Children
Away
Maintain a safe
distance
Kickback
Remove
Key Before
Servicing
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do NOT
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
purpose of the safety interlock system.
DANGER
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might
result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
This message presented without the alert symbol
indicates a situation where the unit or property could
be damaged.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Not for
Reproduction