Safety Interlock Switches; Engaging The Parking Brake - White Outdoor LT 542H Operator's Manual

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN 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 White Outdoor dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine
from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is
engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) 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 engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is
engaged.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
engages the PTO with the parking brake ON.
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING
position, the engine will automatically shut off if the
PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in
Reverse.
WARNING:
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
WARNING:
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.
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.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
The operator MUST be seated in the
IMPORTANT:
tractor seat.
1. Start the engine (Refer to Starting the Engine page 14
of this Operator's Manual for detailed instructions).
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
(Green) position to the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch module.
See Figure 7.
Do not operate the tractor if the
Use extreme caution while
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 7.
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.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will
IMPORTANT:
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL
MOWING position or STOP position.
b. The operator engages the parking brake by
fully depressing the brake pedal and holding
it down while gently pushing the parking
brake button inward.

Engaging the Parking Brake

To engage the parking brake:
• Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with
your foot.
• Move the parking brake lever all the way down and
into the ON position.
• Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake
to engage.
To release the parking brake:
• Depress the brake pedal and move the parking
brake lever out of the ON position and into the OFF
position.
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Figure 7