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Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page
26).
Breaking in a New Machine
New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.
Using 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.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent
PTO from engaging unless you do 1 of the following:
•
Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
•
Press the O
position on the PTO switch.
N
The safety-interlock system is designed to stop
the blades/attachment if you move or release
both motion-control levers into the N
position.
The hour meter has symbols to notify the user
when each interlock component is in the correct
position. When the component is in the correct
position, a triangle lights up in the corresponding
square
(Figure
8).
Maintenance
1. The triangles light up when the interlock components are
Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety-interlock system before you use the
machine each time.
Note:
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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EUTRAL
LOCK
6.
7.
8.
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Figure 8
in the correct position.
If the safety system does not operate as
Start the engine; refer to
(page
17).
Move the motion-control levers to the center,
unlocked position.
Note:
The blades/attachment should stop and
the engine should stop running.
Start the engine and disengage the parking
brake.
Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
Continue holding the motion-control lever in
the center, unlocked position and press the O
position on the PTO switch.
Note:
The clutch and blades/attachment should
engage.
Move or release the motion-control levers into
the N
-
position.
EUTRAL
LOCK
Note:
The blades/attachment should stop and
the engine should continue to run.
Press the O
position on the PTO switch and
FF
move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
Continue holding the motion-control lever in
the center, unlocked position and press the O
position on the PTO switch.
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Starting the Engine
N
N
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