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Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while it
is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and move the
motion control levers to the brake position
when leaving the machine unattended, even if
just for a few minutes.
The Safety Interlock System
If safety interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged the machine could operate
unexpectedly causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
• The blades are disengaged.
• The motion control levers are in the brake position.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the
engine when the control levers are out of the brake
position and you rise from the seat when the blades
are engaged.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described below, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in
brake position, and move the blade control switch
to On. Try starting the engine; the engine should
not crank.
2. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off. Move either motion control lever
to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat with
the other motion control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers
in neutral. Start the engine. While the engine is
running, move the motion control levers to the
center, unlocked position, engage the blade control
switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine
should stop.
4. Remove the collection bag. While sitting on the
seat, start the engine and move the blade control
switch to On. The blades should not engage.
Adjusting the Height of Cut
The height of cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 inch
(38 to 114 mm) in 1/2 inch (13 mm) increments by
moving the height-of-cut lever in different locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport
position (also the 4-1/2 inch (114 mm) cutting
height position (Figure 14).
2. To adjust, pull up on the height-of-cut lever and
move it to the desired position (Figure 14).
1. Height-of-cut lever
Changing Operation Modes
The recycle-on-demand lever allows the operator to
alternate functions between Recycler
modes from the seated, operating position. Use the
recycle-on-demand lever to change modes.
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Figure 14
2. Height-of-cut positions
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and collection
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