Figure 13
1. Control panel
2.
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Blade control switch--On
position
Disengaging
the Blades
Push down
on the blade control
switch to move it to
the Off position
and disengage
the blades
(Figure
14).
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Control panel
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Figure
14
2.
[3lade control switch--OF
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage
the blades by moving
the blade
control
switch
to Off (Figure
14).
2.
Move the throttle
lever to between
Fast and half
throttle
(Figure
12).
3.
Turn the igaition
key to Off (Figure
11) and remove
the ke?:
The Safety Interlock System
If safety
interlock
switches
are disconnected
or damaged
the machine
could
operate
unexpectedly
causing
personal
injury.
•
Do not tamper
with
the interlock
switches.
•
Check
the operation
of the interlock
switches
daily
and replace
any damaged
switches
before
operating
the machine.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock
system is designed
to prevent
the
engine
from starting
unless:
•
The blades are disengaged.
•
The motion
control
levers are in the park position.
The safety interlock
system
also is designed
to stop
the engine when
the control
levers are out of the park
position
and you rise from
the seat when
the blades
are engaged.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock
system before
you use the
machine
each time.
If the safety system
does not
operate
as described
belov_, have an Authorized
Service
Dealer
repair the safety system immediatel?:
1. While sitting on the seat, with the control
levers in
park position,
and move the blade control
switch
to On. Try starting
the engine;
the engine
should
not crank.
.
While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch
to Off. Move either
motion
control
lever
to the center,
unlocked
position.
Try starting
the
engine;
the engine
should
not crank.
Repeat
with
the other
motion
control
lever.
.
.
While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch
to Off, and lock the motion
control
levers in
the park position.
Start the engine.
While the engine
is runaing,
engage
the blade control
switch, and rise
slightly from the seat; the engine should
stop.
While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch
to Off, and lock the motion
control
levers
in the park position.
Start the engine.
While the
engine is runaing,
move the motion
control
levers
to the center,
unlocked
position,
engage
the blade
control
switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine
should
stop.
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