Snapper Pro S200X Series - Operator Safety; Safety Interlock System; Operational Safety Checks; Safety Icon Explanations

OperatorSafety
SafetyInterlockSystem
This unit is equippedwith safety interlock
switches. These safety systems are
present for your safety,do not attempt to bypass safety
switches, and nevertamper with safety devices. Check
their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETYChecks
TestI -- EngineshouldHOTcrankif:
• PTOswitch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged,OR
• Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test2 -- EngineSHOULDcrankif:
• PTOswitch is NOTengaged,AND
• Parking brake is engaged,AND
• Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test3 -- EngineshouldSHUT OFFif:
• Operator rises off seatwith PTOengaged,OR
• Operator rises off seatwith parking brakedisengaged.
• Operator moves motion control handles out of their
neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.
Test4 -- Blade BrakeCheck
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 enginehas stopped, PTOswitch must be
turned off, parking brake must be engaged,and the motion
control handlesmust be locked in the NEUTRALposition
after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the
engine.
, ,WARNING
If the unitdoesnot pass a safetytest, do notoperate
it. See yourauthorizeddealer. Underno
circumstanceshouldyouattemptto defeatthepurpose
ofthe safetyinterlocksystem.
SafetyIcons
Thealert symbol _' is usedto identity safety information
about hazardsthat can result in personalinjury. A signal
word (DANGER,WARNING,or CAUTION)is used with the
alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of the injury. In addition, a hazardicon may be
usedto representthe type of hazard. An explanation of
hazardlevels and icons are asfollows:
A DANGER
This indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, will result in
seriousinjury or death.
_ WARNING
This indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, couldresult in
serial injuryor death.
CAUTION
This indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTIONor NOTICE
Thesemessagespresented without the alert symbol indicate
a situation where the unit or property could be damaged.
North American Safety Icons
Hazard
Alert
ToxicFumes
Read the
Manual
OpenFlame
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Amputation
Rotating
Parts
Amputation
Handin
Blade
Rollover
Hazard
Safety Icon
A
®
Hazard
Amputation
Footin Blade
Thrown
Objects
Maintain a
Safe
Distance
Keep
Children
Away
HotSurface
Wear
Protective
Gear
PinchPoint
Overhead
Obstacles
SafetyIcon
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