Safety Interlock System - Snapper 285Z Operator's Manual

7104226
Decal, Ground Speed
Lever, LH
Part No. 7104226
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Decal, Control Panel, LH
Part No. 7104229
Decal, Transmission Release
Part No. 7104231
Decal, Weight Limit
Part No. 7101940
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Decal, Ground Speed
Lever, RH
Part No. 7104227
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Decal, Control Panel, RH
Part No. 7104230
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Safety Interlock System

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. 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
TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is disengaged, OR
• Ground speed levers are not locked in their START/PARK
positions.
TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed levers are locked into their
START/PARK positions.
TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disenaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with ground speed levers not
locked in their START/PARK positions.
TEST 4 — BLADE BRAKE CHECK
The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower
drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch must be
turned off, the parking brake must be engaged, and the
ground speed levers must be locked in their START/PARK
positions 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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