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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:
If the safety system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately.
1.
Start the engine; refer to
(page
15).
2.
Move the motion-control levers to the center,
unlocked position.
Note:
The blades/attachment should stop and
the engine should stop running.
3.
Start the engine and disengage the parking
brake.
4.
Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
5.
Continue holding the motion-control lever in the
center, unlocked position, pull up on the PTO
switch, and release the switch.
Note:
The clutch and blades/attachment should
engage.
6.
Move or release the motion-control levers into
the N
-
EUTRAL
LOCK
Note:
The blades/attachment should stop and
the engine should continue to run.
7.
Push the PTO switch down and move either
motion-control lever to the center, unlocked
position.
8.
Continue holding the motion-control lever in the
center, unlocked position, pull up on the PTO
switch, and release the switch.
Note:
The clutch and blades/attachment should
engage.
9.
Push the PTO switch down to the O
Note:
The blades/attachment should stop.
10.
With the engine running, pull up the PTO
switch and release it without holding either
motion-control lever to the center, unlocked
position.
Note:
The blades/attachment should not
engage.
Starting the Engine
position.
position.
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During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
•
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Ensure that you have good footing while using this
machine, especially when backing up.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
•
Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
•
Stop the machine, remove the ignition key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before inspecting
the mower deck or attachment after striking an
object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the
machine. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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