Checking the Interlock Switch
Operation
CAUTION
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.
Traction Interlock Switch
1. Push kick stand down with foot and pull up on
handle support until kick stand has rotated forward,
over center (Figure 21).
Figure 21
1.
Kick stand
2. Place traction lever into Engage position and engine
controls in starting position.
3. Attempt to start engine. Engine should not start.
If engine starts, the interlock switch needs service.
Correct the problem before operating. Refer to
Servicing Interlock Switch.
4. Carefully lift up on handle to release kick stand.
Brake Interlock Switch
1. Push kick stand down with foot and pull up on
handle support until kick stand has rotated forward,
over center (Figure 21).
2. Start the engine.
3. Move the brake lever to the Engage position.
4. Move traction lever into Engage position, engine
must shut off.
5. If the engine does not shut off, the interlock
switch needs service. Correct the problem before
operating.
6. Carefully lift up on handle to release kick stand.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Note:
For illustrations and descriptions of the controls
referenced in this section, refer to the Controlws
section in Operation.
Starting the Engine
Note:
Make sure spark plug wire is installed on spark
plug.
1. Make sure traction and reel drive levers are in
Disengaged position.
Note:
Engine will not start if traction lever is in
the engaged position.
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve on the engine.
3. Move the on/off switch to the On position.
4. Move the throttle control to the Fast position.
5. Move the choke lever to the half-open position
when starting a cold engine. The choke may not be
required when starting a warm engine.
6. Pull the recoil starter handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull it vigorously to start
the engine. Open the choke as engine warms up.
Important:
Do not pull recoil rope to its limit
or let go of starter handle when rope is pulled
out because rope may break or recoil assembly
may be damaged.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the traction and reel drive controls to the
Disengaged position, the throttle control to Slow,
and the on/off switch to Off.
2. Pull the molded spark plug wire off of the spark
plug to prevent the possibility of accidental starting
before storing machine.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve before storing or
transporting mower in a vehicle.
Transport Operation
Note:
Do not run the mower engine while transporting
it in a transport trailer because damage can occur to
the mower.
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