Dixon ZTR 2301 Operator's Manual page 18

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:
BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: (Electric Clutch or Manual Drive)
With parking brake in the OFF position,
engine should not turn over or attempt to
start when the key switch is moved to the
start position.
a. With either electric blade drive switch turned
on, or manual lever turned forward, parking
brake in On position, engine should not turn
over or attempt to start when key switch is
moved to the start position.
b. In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders,
start the engine, place throttle setting at
maximum or full. Engage the blade drive
either through the electric clutch switch or
by turning the manual lever forward.
Raise weight slightly off of seat. Engine
should stop.
c. If any Safety Check fails, do not operate
the mower until the system has been
checked and repaired by an Authorized
Dixon ZTR Dealer.
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