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Operating Blade Control (PTO)
The blade control (PTO) lever engages and
disengages power to the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1.
Pull on the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Fig. 15).
2.
Hold the bail against the upper control bar
(Fig. 15).
3.
To engage blade(s), push the blade control lever
firmly forward, until it latches going over-center
(Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
1. Upper control bar
2. Bail
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1.
To disengage the blade(s), pull blade control
lever rearward, all the way (Fig. 15).
Note:
It is necessary to fully and manually
disengage mower.
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3. Blade control (PTO)
The Safety Interlock System
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting if:
The throttle lever is all the way back, past
SLOW
The blade control lever (PTO) is engaged
The safety interlock system is also designed to stop
the engine if you released the bail with the PTO
engaged or move the throttle all the way back, past
SLOW.
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.
Set the parking brake, disengage the PTO and
place the throttle forward. Start the engine. With
the engine running squeeze the bail against upper
control bar and push the mower blade control
lever forward. The mower blades begin rotating.
2.
With the engine running, release the bail. The
engine should stop.
3.
Start the engine again.
4.
With the engine running, move the throttle lever
all the way back, past SLOW. The engine should
stop.
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