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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system
should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.
Contact an authorized
MTD
service dealer.
•
The safety interlock system prevents the engine
from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is
engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in
the disengaged (OFF) position.
•
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
•
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is
engaged.
•
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
engages the PTO with the parking brake ON.
•
With the ignition key in the
NORMAL MOWING
position, the engine will automatically shut off if the
PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in
Reverse.
Models without Reverse Caution Mode
•
The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever is moved into the engaged
(ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.
Models with Reverse Caution Mode
•
With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING
position, the engine will automatically shut off if the
PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in
Reverse.
WARNING:
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
(if equipped)
WARNING:
Use extreme caution while
operating the tractor in the
REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do not
operate the tractor when children or others
are around. Stop the tractor immediately if
someone enters the area.
The
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
position of the key
switch module allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended
.
To use the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
IMPORTANT:
The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1.
Start the engine (Refer to
Starting the Engine
page 15
of this Operator’s Manual for detailed instructions).
2.
Turn the key from the
NORMAL MOWING
(Green) position to the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE
(Yellow) position of the key switch module.
See Figure 10.
3.
Depress the
REVERSE PUSH BUTTON
(Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be
ON
while
activated. See Figure 10.
4.
Once activated (indicator light
ON
), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
5.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6.
After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING
position.
IMPORTANT:
The
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
will
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the
NORMAL
MOWING
position or
STOP
position.
b. The operator engages the parking brake by
fully depressing the clutch-brake pedal and
holding it down while moving the parking
brake lever into the PARK BRAKE position.
Figure 10
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