Safety Icons
DescriptionCallout
AlertA
Read the ManualB
Thrown ObjectsC
Pinch PointD
Fire HazardE
Amputation - Hand in BladeF
Amputation - Foot in BladeG
Maximum Slope Angle for Safe OperationH
Keep Children AwayI
Amputation - Rotating PartsJ
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A
signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with
the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
indicates a situation that could result in damage to
the product.
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:
• The parking brake lever is in the DISENGAGED position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• The parking brake lever is in the ENGAGED position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
Test 4 - PTO Switch (blades) should SHUT OFF if:
• If the PTO switch is ON and the operator steps off the
operator platform, OR
• The operator presses the PTO switch down to the OFF
position.
Test 5 - PTO Switch (blades) SHOULD turn on if:
• Operator stands on the operator platform and the PTO
switch is pulled up to the ON position.
Test 6 - 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 steps off the operator platform). If the mower
drive belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds, see your
dealer.
Note:
Once the engine has been stopped, the parking brake
lever must be in the ENGAGED position, the ground speed
control levers should be in the NEUTRAL position, the operator
should be standing on the operator platform, and the PTO switch
should be in the OFF position 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.
Features and Controls
Control Functions and Locations
The information below briefly describes the function of individual
controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the
combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
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