Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass; Operating The Deck Engagement Control (Pto); Engaging The Mower Blades (Pto); Disengaging The Mower Blades (Pto) - Better Outdoor Products Quick Series Operator's Manual

Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass

This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you
and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown
debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the mower
because the grass deflector routes material down toward
the turf. If the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades
unless the blade engagement control lever (PTO) is off
and the ignition key is off. Also remove the key and pull
the wire(s) off the spark plug(s).
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 the
mower blades from rotating unless:
• The operator presence lever is depressed.
• The blade engagement control lever (PTO) is moved to
the on position.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
engine if you release the operator presence lever with
the mower blades engaged.

Testing the Safety Interlock System

Test the safety interlock system by testing the wheel
drive and blade drive systems before you use the
machine each time.

The Safety Interlock System

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Operating the Deck Engagement Control
(PTO)
The deck engagement control (PTO) is used in
conjunction with the operator presence/brake lever to
engage and disengage the mower blades.

Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)

1. To engage the mower blades, depress the operator
presence/brake lever.
2. Place the throttle control lever between run and slow
position.
3. Move the deck engagement control lever (PTO) up
and to the right while holding down the operator
presence lever.
4. Move throttle control lever to run position.

Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)

Move the deck engagement control lever (PTO) up
and to the left, then down to the off position.

Wheel Drive System

Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the
Engine in Operation.
Squeeze the forward control lever. The engine should
stop running.

Blade Drive System

Start the engine.
Depress the operator presence/brake lever.
Continue holding the operator presence lever in the
depressed position and move the blade engagement
control lever (PTO) to the ON position. The clutch should
engage and the mower blades should begin rotating.
Release the operator presence lever. The engine should
stop and blades should stop rotating.
Note: If the safety system does not operate as described
below, contact Better Outdoor Products™ immediately.