Lawn Mower Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Checking the Safety System
The machine is equipped with a safety
system that prevents starting or driving under
the following conditions.
The engine can only be started when:
1. The mower deck is disengaged.
2. The steering controls are in the outer,
locked neutral position.
3. The driver is sitting in the driver’s seat.
4. The parking brake is on.
Make daily inspections to ensure that the
safety system works by attempting to start the
engine when one of the conditions is not met.
Change the conditions and try again.
If the machine starts when one of these
conditions is not met, turn the machine off
and repair the safety system before using the
machine again.
Make sure the engine stops when the park
brake is not engaged and the operator leaves
the seated position.
Check that the engine stops if the mower
blades are engaged and the driver
temporarily stands up.
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Conditions for starting
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to be able to drive, the driver
must sit in the seat and release the
parking brake before the steering
controls can be moved into the neutral
position, otherwise the engine will stop.