Control Panel; Safety Start Interlock System - HUSTLER Zeon Owner's Manual

Extreme caution should be used when there is a haz-
ard located at the bottom of the slope. Some examples
are:
1. Water; i.e. lake, river
2. Cliffs, retaining walls
3. Roads, highways
4. Buildings
5. Rocks
These are just a few examples of situations when cau-
tion must be used when operating on a slope. There are
many other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just
remember to always exercise extreme caution when oper-
ating on any slope.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
V Never leave machine unattended with key in switch,
especially with children present.
V Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or
attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended.

Control Panel

A. Deck clutch switch (Fig. 3-1) — this switch engages the
deck motors. Pull the switch up to engage and push
switch down to disengage the motors.
IMPORTANT: Never engage deck motors when the deck
is under load. Motors or deck could be damaged.
B. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-1) — a two position switch: OFF
and ON. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to the ON
position; release key.
When
traction drive system is activated and ready to operate.
C. Digital display (Fig. 3-1) — This display shows
important electrical system information. Refer to the
Electrical section for complete information.
A
A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
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shows on the Digital Display the
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B
C. Digital display
Fig. 3-1
Always disengage deck clutch, place steering control
levers in park brake position, turn key to OFF position
and remove key when leaving operator's seat.
V Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the opera-
tor.
V Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
V Before and while backing, look behind and down for
small children.
V Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may
fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation. Children who have been given rides
in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
V Never allow children to operate the machine.
V Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
the end of a fence or other objects that may obscure
vision.
V Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
Controls
A. Steering control levers (Fig. 3-2 & Fig. 3-3) — these
levers control the mower's speed, direction, stopping,
neutral lock, and park brake. Levers are used to steer,
accelerate, decelerate, stop and change direction. When
the control levers are in the park brake position (Fig. 3-3)
the mower will not move when the drive system is
operating
WARNING: The parking brake may not hold the
machine if parked on a slope. Block or chock the
machine when parked on a slope
B. Deck lift pedal (Fig. 3-4) — the deck lift pedal is used to
raise or lower the deck. Push on the pedal to raise the
deck and then place the deck height locking pin into the
desired cutting height hole.
Push the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going over
obstructions.

Safety start interlock system

The machine is equipped with a safety start interlock system
consisting of the park brake switches, seat switch, and deck
clutch switch.
Check mower safety start interlock system daily, prior to
operation. This system is an important mower safety feature. It
should be repaired immediately if it malfunctions. The machine
incorporates a separate seat switch which will stop the drive
system and deck motors when the operator is unseated for any
reason while the mower is operating. This is a safety feature
designed to prevent runaway or accidental entanglement. To
inspect the system:
1. The operator must be on the seat when testing the seat
switch.
2. Set both steering control levers in the park brake position.
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