Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Test the safety-interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described below, have an Authorized
Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1.
Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
N
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not crank.
2.
Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
FF
position. Move either motion-control lever (out
of the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position). Try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat for
other control lever.
3.
Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
FF
position, and move the motion-control levers to
the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position. Start the engine.
While the engine is running, release the parking
brake, engage the blade-control switch (PTO),
and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should
shut off.
4.
Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
FF
position, and move the motion-control levers
to N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position. Start the engine.
While the engine is running, center either
motion-control lever and move it forward or
reverse; the engine should shut off. Repeat for
other motion-control lever.
5.
Sit on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
FF
position, and move the motion-control levers to
N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position. Try starting the engine;
the engine should not crank.
Positioning the Seat
The seat moves forward and backward. Position the
seat where you have the best control of the machine
and are most comfortable.
To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock the seat
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