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Operating the
Blade-Control Lever (PTO)
The blade-control lever (PTO) engages and
disengages power to the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades
1.
Squeeze the blade-control bail against the upper
control bar
(Figure
2.
Push the blade-control lever (PTO) firmly
forward, until it latches over the center.
Note:
If you release the blade-control bail, start
the engine and repeat this procedure to engage
the mower blades.
1. Upper control bar
2. Blade-control bail
Disengaging the Mower Blades
Pull the blade-control lever (PTO) fully rearward
(Figure
7).
Note:
The engine shuts off if you release the
blade-control bail with the blade-control lever
engaged.
7).
Figure 7
3. Blade-control lever (PTO)
Using the Safety-Interlock
System
WARNING
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.
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
The blade-control lever (PTO) is engaged.
•
The ignition key is turned to the O
The safety-interlock system is designed to shut off
the engine when:
•
The-blade control bail is released with the
blade-control lever (PTO) engaged.
•
The ignition key is turned to the O
Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Test the safety-interlock system each time before
you use the machine. If the safety system does not
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operate as described, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1.
Engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO,
and move the throttle forward.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
With the engine running, squeeze the
blade-control bail against the upper control bar,
and push the blade-control lever (PTO) forward.
The mower blades should rotate.
4.
With the engine running, release the
blade-control bail.
The engine should shut off.
5.
Start the engine.
6.
With the engine running, turn the ignition key to
the O
position.
FF
The engine should shut off.
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position.
FF
position.
FF
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