Safety Interlock System - Ferris SRS Z2 Series Operator's Manual

5061246 - Decal, Pinch Point
Danger: Dismemberment - This machine
can crush and cut. Keep hands away from
deck lift rod.
5061042 - Decal, Danger
Danger: Dismemberment: This machine
can crush and cut. Keep hands away from
belts and pulleys.
Battery Safety Decal
Warning: Fire Hazard - Keep children,
open flames and sparks away from the
battery, which could ignite explosive gases.
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Danger - Amputation
hazard: Do not mow when
children or others are around.
Never carry riders especially,
children even with the blades
off. Do not mow in reverse
unless absolutely necessary.
Look down and behind –
before and while backing.
Warning: Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness or severe burns - Always
wear safety goggles or a face shield when
working on or near a battery.
Warning: Batteries produce explosive
gases - Read and understand the
Operator's Manual before using this
machine.
Important: Do not discard a battery in the
trash - Contact local authorities for disposal
and/or recycling of batteries.
Flush eyes immediately with water. Get
medical help fast.

Safety Interlock System

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These
safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt
to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 - Engine should NOT crank if:
• The parking brake lever is in the DISENGAGED position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• The parking brake lever is in the ENGAGED position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
Test 4 - PTO Switch (blades) should SHUT OFF if:
• If the PTO switch is ON and the operator steps off the
operator platform, OR
• The operator presses the PTO switch down to the OFF
position.
Test 5 - PTO Switch (blades) SHOULD turn on if:
• Operator stands on the operator platform and the PTO
switch is pulled up to the ON position.
Test 6 - Blade Brake Check:
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator steps off the operator
platform). If the mower drive belt does not stop within seven
(7) seconds, see your dealer.
Note: Once the engine has been stopped, the parking brake
lever must be in the ENGAGED position, the ground speed
control levers should be in the NEUTRAL position, the
operator should be standing on the operator platform, and the
PTO switch should be in the OFF position in order to start the
engine.
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