Safety Interlock System - Snapper SFH13320KW Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

E. PTO Engagement Switch
The PTO Engagement Switch engages and disengages
the mower blades.
To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch. To
disengage the mower blades, push down on the switch.
When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the
Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated.
F. Operator Presence / Parking Brake
Handles
This control deactivates the engine kill system and dis-
engages the parking brake when depressed. Release
the handles to activate the engine kill system and
engage the parking brake. The engine will shut off if the
operator releases the handles with the PTO engaged.
G. Cutting Height Adjust Handle
The cutting height adjust handle controls the mower cut-
ting height. To adjust the mower cutting height, turn the
crank handle clockwise to raise the cutting height. Turn
the crank handle counterclockwise to lower the cutting
height. Observe the cutting height indicator on the left
side of the mower deck.
H. Fuel Tank Cap
To remove cap, turn counterclockwise.
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SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and
other safety devices. These safety systems are present
for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch-
es, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their
operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence switch
safety system. Check the operator presence switch
operation every fall and spring with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:
• PTO switch is engaged.
Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the operator presence / parking
brake handles with PTO engaged.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator releases operator pres-
ence handles). If mower drive belt does not stop within
five seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must
be turned off in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under no
circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
purpose of the safety interlock system.
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Features & Controls