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n Make sure the engine is free of dirt and de-
bris.
n Check fuel level. Refer to “Engine Manual”
for correct fuel for your requirements.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool two
minutes before adding fuel. If fuel is
spilled, do not start engine and avoid
creating a source of ignition until the
fuel is wiped clean and evaporated.
n Check tire pressure (see page 25). Improper
pressure will adversely affect traction, steer-
ing and level cutting height.
n Check tires for damage or cracking.
n Check hydrostatic pump drive belt for dam-
age or cracking.
n Check deck mule drive belt for damage or
cracking.
n Check mower deck belt for damage or crack-
ing.
n Check mower deck level.
n Check to ensure blades are sharp and secure;
the cutting edge should be positioned in the
direction of blade rotation (clockwise as
viewed from top of mower deck).
n Adjust cutting height if necessary.
n Check operation of park brake (see "Park
Brake Adjustment" page 30).
n Remove grass and debris from machine.
n Test safety interlock systems (see chart be-
low). Perform these tests in a clear open area
and keep bystanders away. If there is a mal-
function during one of these procedures, DO
NOT operate machine. (See your Grasshop-
per dealer).
DANGER
Action
Left
Steering
Lever
Right
Steering
Lever
PTO
Switch
Parking
Brake
Proper
Result
Start Circuits
Kill Circuits (with engine running at 1/2 throttle)
Test Safety Interlock System Daily
Try starting engine
Try starting engine
Try starting engine
Try starting engine
Raise off seat
Raise off seat
Raise off seat
Raise off seat
Move left steering
lever in
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
In
In
In
In
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
Engine Cranks
Engine will not crank
Engine will not crank
Engine will not crank
Engine does not stop
Engine Stops
Engine Stops
Engine Stops
Engine Stops
Engine Stops
Move right steering
lever in