MTD 500 - Operation

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SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Interlock safety switches are located on the
clutch-brake pedal, the blade engagement lever
and shift lever.
Before the engine wili start, the clutch pedal must
be depressed all the way and the blade engage¬
ment lever must be in the disengaged position.
Before the unit can be shifted into revers>j, the
blade engagement lever must be in the disen¬
gaged position.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
The recoil starter handle is located on the le t rear
side of rider. The recoil starter handle can be
pulled while standing by the left rear side o unit.
The ignition key must be on before the engir e will
start. After the engine starts, the recoil starter
handle must be returned and locked into th( rope
handle bracket before the blade or clutch is
engaged. The engine will stop if these instruc¬
tions are not followed. See figures 16 and 1 1 .
OPERATION
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CAUTION
Keep all shields in place.
Before leaving operator’s position:
a. Shift transmission to neutral
b. Set parking brake
c. Disengage attachment clutch
d. Shut off engine
e. Remove ignition key
Wait for all movement to stop before
servicing machine.
Keep people and pets a safe distance
away from machine.
Look to the rear before backing up.
FIGURE 16.
Turn and Lock
FIGURE 17.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE
MOWER UNLESS
GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS
IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protec¬
tion. The purpose of the safety inter¬
lock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the
clutch-brake pedal is depressed
and the blade engagement lever is
in the disengaged position. In addi¬
tion, the blade engagement lever
must be in the disengaged position
when the unit is put into reverse
or the engine will shut off.
WA^RNJNG ^
Do not operate the rider if the
interlock system is malfunctioning
because it is a safety device, de¬
signed for protection.
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