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Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
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. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in the
P
position, and move the blade-control switch to
ARK
the O
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
N
should not start.
2. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control switch
to the O
position. Move either motion control
FF
lever to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not start. Repeat with the
other motion-control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control switch
to the O
position, and lock the motion-control levers
FF
in the P
position. Start the engine. While the
ARK
engine is running, engage the blade-control switch, and
rise slightly from the seat; the engine should shut off.
4. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control switch
to the O
position, and lock the motion-control levers
FF
in the P
position. Start the engine. While the
ARK
engine is running, move the motion-control levers to
the center, unlocked position, engage the blade-control
switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine
should shut off.
Starting the Engine
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. Engaging the starter motor for more
than 5 seconds can damage the starter motor. If the
engine fails to start, wait 10 seconds before operating the
engine starter again.
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