Product Manual

DescriptionCallout
Read the ManualB
Toxic FumesC
Open Flame HazardD
Fire HazardE
Amputation - Hand in BladeF
Amputation - Foot in BladeG
Pinch PointH
Thrown ObjectsI
Overhead ObstaclesJ
Rollover HazardK
TipoverL
Keep ROPS in Raised PositionM
Keep Children AwayN
Slippery SlopesO
DropoffsP
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury
hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is
used with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of
hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address
practices not related to personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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
Test 1 - Engine SHOULD NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is not engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.
• Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their
neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.
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 ground speed
control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the
operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine.
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 safety interlock system.
Features and Controls
Control Functions and Locations
The information below briefly describes the function of individual
controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the
combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for
various tasks see the Operation section.
Tractor Controls
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