Safety Interlock System - Ferris IS5100Z Series Operator's Manual

Warning: Low Overhanging
Obstacles Hazard
Check for overhead clearances
before driving under any objects.
Stay clear. Do NOT allow roll bar to contact low
overhanging obstacles, such as tree branches
and guide wires. Read and follow all operating
instructions and warnings in the operator's manual.
Danger: Fire Hazard
Keep unit free of grass, leaves
and excess oil. Do not add fuel
while engine is hot or running.
Stop engine and allow to cool for at least 3 minutes
prior to adding fuel. Do not add fuel indoors, in an
enclosed trailer, garage or other enclosed areas.
Clean up spilled fuel. Do not smoke while operating
this machine.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over
Do NOT jump off if the mower
tips. Read and follow all operating
instructions and warnings in the operator's manual.
Warning: Hot Surfaces
Avoid contact with engine and
hot surfaces. Wait for unit to cool
before touching.
Warning: Escaping Steam
Can Cause Burns
Never remove the radiator cap
or radiator reservoir cap while
the engine is hot or running. Severe thermal burns or
injury can occur by escaping steam or hot coolant.
Warning : Fire hazard
Keep children, open flames and
sparks away from the battery, which
could ignite explosive gases.
Warning: Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness or severe burns
Always wear safety goggles or a
face shield when working on or near
a battery.
Warning: Batteries produce
explosive gases
Read and understand the Operator's
Manual before using this machine.
Important: Do not discard a
battery in the trash
Contact local authorities for disposal
and/or recycling of batteries.
SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.
These safety systems are present for your safety,
do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never
tamper with safety devices. Check their operation
regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL
position, OR
• Operator is not on the seat.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Motion control handles are locked in the
NEUTRAL position, AND
• Operator is on the seat.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake
disengaged.
• Operator moves motion control handles inward
before disengaging parking brake.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after
electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off
seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within seven
(7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch
must be turned off, parking brake must be engaged,
and the motion control handles must be locked in the
NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the
seat in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to defeat
the purpose of the safety interlock system.
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