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Features & Controls
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM TESTS
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and
other safety devices. These safety systems are present
for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety switches,
and never tamper with safety devices. Check their opera-
tion regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system.
Check the seat switch operation every fall and spring
with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO lever is ENGAGED, OR
• Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed
(parking brake OFF)
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO lever is DISENGAGED, AND
• Brake pedal is fully depressed
(parking brake ON)
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
• Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after PTO is turned
OFF (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt
does not stop within five seconds, readjust the PTO
clutch as described in the ADJUSTMENTS section or
see your dealer.
Note: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO must be
turned off after the operator returns to the seat in order
to start the engine.
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 the safety
interlock system.
WARNING
Clutch/ Brake Pedal
Depressing the clutch/ brake pedal disengages the
transmission drive and applies the tractor brake.
Parking Brake Control Knob
Engages parking brake. Depress clutch/ brake pedal fully
and pull up knob to engage parking brake.To disengage
brake, depress pedal and push knob down.
Fuel fill
See Checking / Adding Fuel in the Regular Maintenance
Section.
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel controls the direction of the tractor’s
travel by angling the front wheels.
Mower Cutting Height Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever controls the mower
cutting height. Set the mower deck in the highest cutting
position when transporting to and from the mowing site.
Transmission Release Valve Lever
See Pushing the Tractor by Hand in the Operating the
Tractor Section.
Seat Adjustment
The operator’s seat can be adjusted forward and back.
Move the adjustment lever to the left to release the seat
slide, move the seat so that all controls can be easily
reached, and release the lever.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
Note: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position
with the engine stopped-this drains the battery.
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