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A red light on the front console (Fig. 11) turns on,
indicating that the interlock is disabled.
Figure 11
1. Operating-in-reverse light
4. Shift the ground speed switch into Reverse and
complete your task.
5. Disengage the blade (PTO) to activate the interlock.
6. Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place
out of the reach of children.
Testing the Safety Interlock
System
Caution
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the tractor 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 tractor.
Test the safety system before you use the tractor each time.
If the safety interlock system does not operate as described
below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
interlock system immediately. While sitting in the seat,
perform the following checks:
1. Set the parking brake. Shift the blade control (PTO) to
Engage, and turn the ignition key to Start: The engine
should not crank.
2. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage and release
the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to Start: The
engine should not crank.
3. Set the parking brake, shift the blade control (PTO) to
Disengage, and start the engine. While the engine is
running, release the parking brake and rise slightly from
the seat: The engine should stop.
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4. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, move the
traction control pedal to Neutral, set the parking brake,
and start the engine. While the engine is running, shift
the blade control (PTO) to Engage and move the
traction control pedal to Reverse: The engine should
stop.
5. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, move the
traction control pedal to Neutral, and set the parking
brake. Start the engine, shift the blade control (PTO) to
Engage, and turn the KeyChoice key and release it: The
operating-in-reverse warning light should illuminate.
6. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage: The
operating-in-reverse warning light should turn off.
Pushing the Tractor Manually
Important
Always push the tractor manually. Never
tow the tractor because you may damage the transaxle.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. Pull the drive control out to the Push position (Fig. 12).
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1. Operate position
Note: This disengages the drive system and allows the
wheels to turn freely (Fig. 12).
To Operate the Machine
Push the drive control in to the Operate position (Fig. 12).
Note: The machine will not drive unless the drive control is
in the Operate position.
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Figure 12
2. Push position
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