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Operating the Power Takeoff
(PTO)
The power takeoff (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the PTO
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 it in the N
position.
3. Place the throttle in the F
Note: Engaging the PTO with the throttle at the half
or less position causes excessive wear to the drive belts.
4. Pull out on the power takeoff (PTO) switch to engage
it
(Figure
16).
Figure 16
1. PTO in the O
position
N
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage the PTO, push the PTO switch to the O
position
(Figure
16).
Using the Safety-Interlock
System
CAUTION
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.
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position.
AST
2. PTO in the O
position
FF
FF
Understanding the Safety-Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine
from starting unless:
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The power takeoff (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the N
position.
The safety— interlock system also is designed to shut off
the engine when the traction controls are moved from the
L
position with the parking brake engaged or if you
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rise from the seat when the PTO is engaged.
The hour meter has symbols to notify the user when the
interlock component is in the correct position. When the
component is in the correct position, a triangle illuminates
in the corresponding square.
1. Triangles light up when the interlock components are in the
correct position
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. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and move the
PTO to on. Try starting the engine; the engine should
not crank.
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and move
the PTO to off. Move either motion-control lever
(out of the N
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engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat for the
other control lever.
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the
PTO switch to off, and move the motion-control levers
to N
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the engine is running, release the parking brake, engage
the PTO, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine
should stop.
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Figure 17
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position). Try starting the
LOCK
position. Start the engine. While
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