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Operation
Safety Interlock System Tests
WARNING: 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.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT start if:
Blade rotation control is in the ENGAGE position, OR•
Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake OFF).•
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD start if:
Operator is sitting in seat, AND•
Blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position, • AND
Brake pedal is fully depressed (parking brake ON).•
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
Operator rises off seat.•
Test 4 — Check Blade Brake Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after blade rotation control
is moved to DISENGAGE position. If the mower drive belt
does not stop within five seconds, see your dealer.
WARNING: If the unit does not pass a safety
test, do not operate it. See your
authorized dealer.
Using Controls
How To Use The Throttle Control
(Figure 7) Use the
throttle control (C)
to increase or
de crease the speed of the engine.
The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal 1. operation and when using a grass bagger, move the
throttle control to the FAST position. For maximum
charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine,
oper ate the engine in the FAST position.
The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum 2. performance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the
speed of the en gine.
How To Use The Blade Rotation Control
(Figure 7) Use the
blade rotation control (F)
to engage
the blade(s).
Before you start the engine, make sure the 1.
blade
rotation control (F)
is in the DISEN GAGE position.
Move the 2.
blade rotation control (F)
to the
ENGAGE position (fully forward) to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE:
If the engine stops when you en gage the
blade(s), the seat switch is not activated. Make sure
you sit in the middle of the seat.
Move the 3.
blade rotation control (F)
to the
DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s). Before you
leave the operator’s position, make sure the blade(s)
has stopped rotating.
Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, 4. move the
blade rotation control (F)
to the
DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and
feet away from the blade, deflector opening,
and the mower housing when the
engine runs.
How To Use The Speed Control Pedal
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive
transmission. The Hydrostatic trans mission is very easy to
operate. This type of drive system does not require a shift
lever or a clutch pedal.
(Figure 7) The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a
single
speed control pedal (G)
operated with your right
foot. Do not use the brake pedal in normal operation. Only
use the brake pedal to quickly stop in an emergency.
Driving And Stopping The Unit
How To Drive Forward
(Figure 9) The 1.
automatic drive discon nect (C)
must be in the
DRIVE position (B)
.
Slowly release your left foot from the brake pedal.2.
Move the throttle control to the FAST posi tion.3.
(Figure 10) Slowly push the 4.
speed control pedal
(D)
forward (C)
to attain the desired speed.
To reduce forward speed, slowly 5.
release (B)
the
speed control pedal (D)
until the unit slows to the
desired speed.