Operator's Manual

Operation
18
Operating Mower Blade
Control (PT O)
The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with
the blade control bail engages and disengages power
to the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Pull on the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Fig. 13).
2. To engage blade, squeeze blade control bail
against upper control bar
3. Press rocker switch forward “ON” and release.
Hold blade control bail against control bar while
operating.
4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if
blade control bail is released.
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Figure 13
1. Upper control bar
2. Blade control bail
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Releasing blade control bail to disengage blades
(PTO) (Fig. 13).
2. Or push the blade control switch (PTO) to the
“OFF”position (Fig. 13).
The Safety Interlock System
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
mower blades from rotating unless:
• The control bail is depressed
• The blade control switch (PTO) is pressed “ON”
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
mower blades if you released the blade control bail.
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 below, have an Authorized
Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. Set the parking brake and start the engine :refer
to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 17
2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper
control bar. The blades should not rotate.
3. Then continue holding the blade control bail and
press the rocker switch forward “ON” and
release. The clutch should engage and the mower
blades begin rotating.
4. Release the blade control bail. The blades should
stop rotating.
5. Then push the blade control switch (PTO) to
“ON” without holding the blade control bail.
The blades should not rotate.