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Operation
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove
the fuel cap (A, Figure 3).
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not ll above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
Safety Interlock System Tests
This unit is equipped with a Safety Interlock System. Do
not attempt to bypass or tamper with the switches and
devices.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is ON, OR
• Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake
OFF), OR
• The cruise control lever is NOT in NEUTRAL.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is OFF, AND
• Brake pedal is fully depressed (parking brake ON),
AND
• The cruise control lever is in NEUTRAL.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises o seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises o seat with brake pedal NOT fully de-
pressed (parking brake OFF).
Test 4 — Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within ve seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt does not stop
within ve seconds, see your dealer.
Test 5 — Check Reverse Mow Option (RMO)
• Engine should shut o if reverse travel is attempted
if the PTO has been switched on and RMO has not
been activated.
• RMO light should illuminate when RMO has been ac-
tivated.
NOTICE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch
must be turned o after the operator returns to the seat in
order to start the engine.
Adding Fuel
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely ammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 3 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overll fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not ll above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open ames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and ttings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely ammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, mufer, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine oods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate
it. See an authorized dealer.
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