Testing The Safety Interlock System - Scag Power Equipment V-TIDE II SVRII-32A-16FX Operator's Manual

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3. DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the
machine, it is not a toy.
4. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be
picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.
5. DO NOT carry passengers.
6. DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
7. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read
English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this
material to them.
8. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing,
jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving
parts. Do not operate the machine wearing shorts;
always wear adequate protective clothing including
long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes and
a helmet is advisable and is required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
WARNING
Always wear hearing protection. Operating this
machine over prolonged periods of time can
cause loss of hearing.
9. Keep the machine and attachments in good
operating condition. Keep all shields and safety
devices in place. If a shield, safety device or decal
is defective or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
10. Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel
tank outdoors. Never fill it indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage. Clean up any spillage
before starting the engine.
11. DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. Allow
the engine to cool for several minutes before adding
fuel. Never fuel indoors or inside enclosed trailers.
12. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.),
open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and
fuel container. Use only approved containers.
13. Equipment must comply with the latest requirements
per SAE J137 and/or ANSI/ASAE S279 when driven
on public roads.
14. Do not operate without the side discharge chute
installed and in the down position or with an optional
grass catcher or mulch plate completely installed.
15. Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness.
16. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before starting the machine.
WARNING
This machine is equipped with an interlock system
intended to protect the operator and others from
injury. This is accomplished by preventing the
engine from starting unless the deck drive is
disengaged, the parking brake is engaged, the
steering control levers are in the neutral position
and the operator is in the operator position.
The interlock system shuts off the engine if the
operator leaves the operator platform with the
steering control levers not in the neutral position
and/or the cutter blades engaged and the parking
brake not engaged.
17. Be sure the interlock switches are functioning
correctly.
2.4 TESTING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
The safety interlock system should be tested each time
before using the machine. If the safety interlock system
does not operate as described below, contact your local
Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to
have the safety interlock system repaired.
SVRII-32/36 MACHINES:
All SVRII32/36 models will start with the operator
off of the platform. For all test procedures listed
below the engine should be started with the
operator standing on the platform unless specified
otherwise.
1. Place the steering control levers in the neutral
position, engage the parking brake, and engage the
PTO switch to the ON (up) position. Stand on the
operator platform for electric start models. Try to start
the engine; the engine should not start.
2. Move the PTO switch to the OFF (down) position,
release the parking brake. Stand on the operator
platform in the operating position for electric start
models. Try to start the engine; the engine should not
start.
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