Safety Interlock System Check - Snapper NZMJ23521KH, NZMJ25611KH Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE
1. Return motion control lever to the center
neutral position.
IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance
to bring the motion control lever to the neutral
position
FIGURE 3.12
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push Blade Switch down to the "OFF" position
to disengage or turn "OFF" the blades.
4. Stop engine. Move engine speed control to
turtle "SLOW" position. Turn key to stop position.
5. Remove key.
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave
machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop
blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
3.5 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS
This machine is equipped with an electrical safety
interlock system that is provided for the safety of the
operator and others. All safety devices must be in place
and functioning properly before operating the machine.
Perform the following interlock system checks
periodically during the operating season. Contact your
authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or
safety device is not in place and functioning
properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or
remove any safety device.
ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:
ENGAGE
PARKING
ENGINE SHOULD START IF:
BRAKE
ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF:
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WARNING
1. Parking Brake disengaged OR,
2. Blade Switch in the "ON" blades engaged
position.
1. Blade Switch in the "OFF" blades disengaged
position AND,
2. Motion Control Lever in neutral position AND,
3. Parking Brake engaged.
NOTE: The operator should be properly seated
before attempting to start engine.
1. Operator rises off of seat with Blade Switch in
"ON" blades engaged position OR,
2. Operator rises off of seat with Parking Brake
disengaged.
IMPORTANT: Engine and blades will continue to
run if Operator becomes reseated prior to engine
coming to a complete stop. After coming to a
complete stop, the blade switch must be moved to
the "OFF" position and the parking brake engaged
before engine can be restarted. Engine and blades
must come to a complete stop within 7 seconds after
the operator rises off the seat or the blade switch is
moved to the "OFF" position.