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1. Safe zone—use the
TimeCutter here
2. Use a walk-behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can
cause hearing loss through extended periods
of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet,
and head is recommended.
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1. Wear safety glasses
Figure 9
3. Water
2. Wear hearing protection
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
WARNING
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.
The safety-interlock system is designed for the
following:
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To prevent the engine from starting unless the
traction pedal is in the neutral position.
•
To automatically ensure that the parking brake is
engaged and the PTO is off when starting.
•
To stop the engine whenever the traction pedal is
not in the neutral position and you rise from the
seat.
•
To automatically engage the parking brake and
disengage the PTO, when you rise out of the seat
with the traction pedal in the neutral position.
•
To stop the engine whenever the parking brake is
not engaged and you rise from the seat.
Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
1.
While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control
switch to Off.
2.
Turn the ignition key to the Start position.
Note:
The starter should crank.
3.
Push the SmartPark switch to the Off position.
Note:
The brake should disengage, and the
brake light should turn off.
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4.
With brake disengaged and traction pedal in
neutral, turn the ignition switch to the Start
position.
Note:
The brake should automatically engage,
the engine should crank, and the brake light will
turn on.
5.
Engage the PTO by pulling up on the
blade-control switch.
6.
Ensure the traction pedal is in neutral and turn
ignition switch to the Start position.
Note:
The PTO should disengage and the
engine should crank.
7.
Ensure the traction control pedal is in the neutral
position and start the engine.
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