Stopping Engine; Interlock System Test; Drive System - MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series Operator's Manual

Operation (continued)
Warm Up
• Do not drive unit immediately after
start up. Allow engine to idle for a few
minutes. This allows components,
such as the transmission, to reach
operating temperature.
• Always run engine at full throttle.
While operating under heavy load
conditions, listen to engine RPM. If
engine begins to slow down, use a
slower travel speed. Reducing travel
speed will decrease engine load.
Stopping Engine
• Place attachment/PTO drive switch into
disengaged position. Lower
attachments to the ground.
• Place transmission into neutral and set
parking brake.
• Move throttle lever to slow and idle
engine for 15-30 seconds to allow
engine to cool.
• Turn ignition key to Jjj. Remove key.
Interlock System Test Procedure
After starting, but before working with
the unit, perform the following test:
1. Park unit on a level surface so it does
not roll when you release brake.
2. With engine running, depress brake
pedal and check to make sure
attachment/PTO drive is disengaged
(off).
3. Place transmission into neutral.
4. Release brake. Raise yourself several
inches off seat. The engine should stop.
If it stops, move to the next instruction.
If it does not stop, have the unit
serviced.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT!
5. Depress brake pedal. Start engine.
Switch attachment/PTO drive switch to
the O (engaged) position.
6. Raise yourself several inches off the
seat again. The engine should stop. If it
does not, have the unit serviced.
DO
NOT OPERATE UNIT!
A
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNTIL PROPER
INTERLOCK SYSTEM OPERATION HAS
BEEN RESTORED. DO NOT ALTER OR
ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SYSTEM.
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT
FROM NOT FOLLOWING THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
For general interlock system operation
information, refer to Note 5-1.
Drive System
Hydrostatic transmissions are used in
model 1405. A gear drive transmission is
used in model 1300. See Section 8,
"Specifications" on page 35 to
determine the specific transmission for
the unit. The following describes the
operation of each system.
Interlock System Operation
1. Engine WILL start if both conditions A & B exist:
a. Brake pedal depressed.
b. Attachment/PTO drive disengaged (off).
2. Engine WILL NOT start if one or both conditions C & D exist:
c. Clutch pedal not depressed/parking brake not set.
d. Attachment/PTO drive engaged (on).
3. Engine WILL STOP if one or both conditions E & F exist:
e. Parking brake not set and seat not occupied.
f. Attachment/PTO drive engaged and seat not occupied.
4. The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the
PTO if the travel pedai (hydro models) is pressed for reverse
travel, or if the gear shift lever (gear drive models) is placed
into the reverse position.
Note 5-1
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