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Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades and some powered attachments.
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm up 5 to
10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on the
traction control levers and place them in neutral.
3. Pull up on the PTO switch to engage it (Figure 51).
Figure 51
1. PTO switch
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position.
Using the Safety Interlock
System
CAUTION
If the 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:
•
You are sitting on the seat or the parking brake is engaged.
•
The power take-off (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the neutral locked
position
•
The engine temperature is below the maximum operating
temperature.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine
when the traction controls are moved from the neutral locked
position with the parking brake engaged. If you rise from the
seat when the PTO is engaged there is a 1-second delay and
then the engine stops.
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