Safety Interlock System - Ferris HydroCut 5900111 Operator's Manual

Safety Interlock System

SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches
and other safety devices. These safety systems are
present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass
safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence
switch safety system. Check the operator presence
switch operation every fall and spring with the
following tests.
Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:
• PTO switch is engaged.
• Parking brake is disengaged. (36" model only)
Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged.
• Parking brake is engaged. (36" model only)
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the operator presence / parking
brake handles with PTO engaged. (manual start)
• Operator releases the ground speed control
handles / operator presence with the PTO
engaged. (electric start)
• Operator releases the ground speed control
handles / operator presence with the parking
brake disengaged. (36" model)
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric
PTO switch is turned off (or operator releases
operator presence handles). If mower drive belt does
not stop within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch
must be turned off in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to defeat
the purpose of the safety interlock system.
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Safety Icons
The alert symbol is used to identity safety
information about hazards that can result in personal
injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate
the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury.
In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent
the type of hazard. An explanation of hazard levels
and icons are as follows:
DANGER
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in serial injury or death.
CAUTION
This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION or NOTICE
These messages presented without the alert symbol
indicate a situation where the unit or property could
be damaged.
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
Safety
Hazard
Icon
Alert
Toxic
Fumes
Read the
Manual
Open flame
hazard
Fire
Hazard
Amputation
Rotating
Parts
Amputation
Hand in
Blade
Safety
Hazard
Icon
Amputation
Foot in
Blade
Thrown
Objects
Maintain a
safe
distance
Keep
children
away
Hot
surface
Wear
Protective
Gear
Pinch
Point
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