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Features & Controls
SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and
other safety devices. These safety systems are present
for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch-
es, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their
operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with a foot-operated switch safety
system. Check the switch operation every fall and spring
with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Operator presence plate is not depressed.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Operator presence plate is depressed.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator presence plate is released with PTO
engaged, OR
• Operator presence plate is released with parking
brake disengaged.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must
be turned off, parking brake must be engaged.
Test 4 — Blade Deck Lift Interlock
Mower blades will shut off if the mower deck is raised
while the PTO is engaged. To continue mowing, the
PTO switch must be disengaged and the deck must be
lowered completely (the actuator wil make a “ratcheting”
sound) before the PTO can be re-engaged.
Test 5 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator presence plate is
released). If mower drive belt does not stop within five
seconds, see PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT section.
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.
E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
F & G. Throttle / Choke Control
Pulling the round choke control knob (I) out fully chokes
the engine for cold starts. (A warm engine may not
require choking.) Moving the throttle control (H) fully for-
ward is FULL throttle position. Always operate the unit
at FULL throttle when mowing.
H. Deck Lift Actuator Switch
The deck lift actuator switch raises and lowers the
engine and mower decks for ease of serviceability.
Pulling back on the switch will raise the deck, and push-
ing forward will lower the deck. The actuator must be
fully extended during mowing operation. A “ratcheting”
sound will be heard at the end on the actuator’s stoke in
both directions.
I. Hour Meter
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged.
J. Operator Presence Foot Pedal
This pedal is part of the electrical safety system. It must
be depressed by the operator’s left foot in order to start
the engine. It must remain depressed to release the
parking brake and engage the PTO switch.
K. Steering Handle
This handle controls the steering of the machine. Turn
the handle in the desired direction will turn the machine.
The farther the handle is turned, the tighter the turn will
be.
L. Fuel Shut Off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve is located at the bottom of the
fuel tank. The fuel valve is OPEN if the shut-off lever is
VERTICAL. The fuel valve is CLOSED when the shut-off
lever is HORIZONTAL.
M. Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the
lever forward, position the seat as desired, and release
the lever to lock the seat in position.
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