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Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Figure 9).
2. Move the PTO to Off (Figure 8).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 10).
4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent
the possibility of someone accidentally starting
the machine before transporting or storing the
machine.
5. Close the fuel shut-off valve under the front
of the fuel tank before transporting or storing
the machine.
Important: Make sure the fuel shut-off
valve is closed before transporting or
storing machine, as fuel leakage may
occur.
Operating the Power Take
Off (PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch engages and
disengages power to the electric clutch.
Engaging the PTO
1. Release pressure on the traction control levers
and place the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
3. Pull out on the PTO switch to engage it
(Figure 11).
Figure 11
1. PTO-On
Disengaging the PTO
Push the PTO switch to Off (Figure 11).
2. PTO-Off
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 parking brake is engaged.
• The PTO is disengaged.
• The motion control levers are in the neutral
locked position.
The safety interlock system also is designed to
stop the engine when the traction controls are
moved with the parking brake on or if you rise
from the seat when the PTO is 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 below, have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake and move the PTO to On. Try starting
the engine; the engine should not crank.
2. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake and move the PTO to Off. Move either
motion control lever (forward or reverse). Try
starting the engine; the engine should not
crank. Repeat with the other motion control
lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake, move the PTO to Off, and lock the
motion control levers in neutral. Start the
engine. While the engine is running, release
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