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The Safety-Interlock System
CAUTION
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly,
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily, and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the engine
from starting when:
•
The blade-control lever (PTO) is engaged.
•
The ignition key is in the off position.
The safety-interlock system is also designed to stop the
engine when:
•
The-blade control bail is released with the blade-control
lever (PTO) engaged.
•
The ignition switch is turned to the off position.
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.
2. Start the engine.
3. With the engine running squeeze the blade-control
bail against upper control bar and push the
mower-blade-control lever forward.
Note: The mower blades should begin rotating.
4. With the engine running, release the blade-control bail.
Note: The engine should stop.
5. Start the engine again.
6. With the engine running, turn the ignition key to the
Off position.
Note: The engine should stop.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the fast position for best mowing performance.
Driving Forward
1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward gear
(Figure
10).
2. Release the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
3. Slowly press on the upper control bar to move forward
(Figure
10).
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both ends of the
upper control bar
To turn, release pressure on the upper control bar side
in the direction you want to turn
1. Upper control bar
2. Lower control bar
Driving Backward
1. To go backward, move the shift lever to the reverse
gear.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and lower handle
together to move rearward
Using the Lower Control Bar
This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be
performed while driving forward or backward.
Note: Some curbs do not allow the rear drive tires to contact
the curb. If this happens, drive the machine up the curb at an
angle.
WARNING
A blade can be bent or damaged when driving up
a curb. Pieces of blade that may be thrown could
seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
Do not run blades while driving up a curb forward
or backward.
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Releasing the
15).
(Figure
10).
(Figure
10).
Figure 10
3. Shift lever
4. Lower handle
Releasing the
15).
(Figure
10).
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