Safety Interlock Switches - Troy-Bilt J609 Operator's Manual

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the
cutting deck.
Cargo Net
Conveniently located on the tractor's dash panel, the cargo net can be used to store personal items while operating
the lawn tractor.
Cup Holder
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake lever.

Safety Interlock Switches

The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO lever is in the "Blades Stop" position. If this
system should ever malfunction, do not operate the
tractor, immediately contact a Troy-Bilt dealer.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off
the engine if the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off
the engine if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with
the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the ON position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off
the engine if the PTO (Blade Engage) Lever is moved
into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in
position for reverse travel.
Tampering with or attempting to bypass the
IMPORTANT:
tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any way will void your
tractor's warranty.
WARNING:
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
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