Checking the Interlock Switches (continued)
Checking the Traction Pedal Start-Interlock
1. Sit in the operator’s seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Press the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE position.
3. Press the traction pedal and rotate the key to the S
TART position.
Note: The engine should not start with the traction pedal pressed.
Checking the PTO-Start Interlock
1. Sit in the operator’s seat.
2. Press the PTO switch to the E
NGAGE position.
3. Rotate the key to the S
TART position.
Note: The engine should not start with the PTO switch in the ENGAGE position.
Checking the PTO-Run Interlock
Note: Do not allow the cutting units to spin for more than a couple seconds during this test
to prevent unnecessary wear.
1. Sit in the operator’s seat.
2. Press the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Pull up the PTO switch to the E
NGAGE position.
5. Lower the cutting units to engage the PTO.
6. Rise from the seat.
Note: The PTO should not run when you are out of the operator’s seat.
Checking the Parking Brake and Traction Pedal Run-Interlock
1. Sit in the operator’s seat.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Press the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE position.
4. Start the engine.
5. Press the traction pedal.
Note: There should be no machine response when you press the traction pedal while the
parking brake is engaged. An advisory message should appear on the InfoCenter display.
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