Engine Starting - HUSTLER TrimStar Operator's Manual

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4. Place the neutral lock/park brake lever in the park brake
position and the deck clutch switch disengaged (down)
position. The engine should continue to run without
the operator presence control switches engaged.
5. If the engine fails to stop when the deck clutch switch is
engaged or the neutral lock/park brake lever is unlocked
and both operator presence control levers are released,
check the function of the operator presence control
switches. If these switches are not operating properly (not
opening or closing) contact your Authorized Hustler
Dealer.
REV C
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The safety interlock system should always function per
steps 4 and 5. If it does not function properly, it should be
corrected immediately. Do not operate machine without
properly functioning operator presence control switches.
Neutral lock lever in
locked position

Engine Starting

The TrimStar safety interlock system is also designed to
protect the operator and others from accidental injury due to
unintentional engine starting. The engine will not start until:
A. Neutral lock/park brake lever is in the park brake
position. Figure 3-4
B. Deck clutch switch is in the disengaged (down) position.
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The safety interlock system must not be disconnected or
bypassed.
NOTE: The machine is equipped with operator presence
control switches. If for any reason the operator should release
both of the operator presence control levers when the neutral
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WARNING
Figure 3-4
Neutral lock/park
brake lever in un-
locked position
Figure 3-5
WARNING
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