2.) Crushing Hazard, Mower: (1.) Park machine on flat level
ground and engage the parking brake; (2.) Stop the engine and
remove the ignition key; (3.) Properly jack the machine and
secure with jack stands before working under the machine.
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:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is not engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.
Test 4 - 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 rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop
within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be
turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position
after the operator returns to the seat 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 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.
To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for
various tasks see the
Operation
section.
Zero-Turn Rider Controls
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Control NameCallout
Deck Lift PedalA
Cutting Height Adjustment PinB
Deck Lift Lock LeverC
Parking Brake LeverD
Ground Speed Control LeversE
Roll barF
Fuel Selector Valve (Models with two fuel tanks)G
Fuel Tank CapH
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