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SECTION 5:
OPERATING YOUR GARDEN 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 your
dealer.
•
The safety interlock system prevents the engine
from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is
engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or
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 electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will
automatically shut off if the operator leaves the
tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in
the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether
the parking brake is engaged.
•
With the ignition key in the
NORMAL MOWING
position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch
will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade
Engage) knob 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
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
.
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.
To use the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
IMPORTANT:
The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1.
Start the engine as previously instructed in this
Operator’s Manual.
2.
Turn the key from the
NORMAL MOWING
(Green) position to the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE
(Yellow) position of the key switch module.
See Figure 5.
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 5.
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 leaves the seat.
Figure 5
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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