3.2
INTERLOCK SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________
The Interlock System prevents the engine from start-
1.
ing unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO
switch is OFF. The system also stops the engine if
the operator leaves the seat with the PTO switch ON
or parking brake DISENGAGED.
!
Never operate equipment with the Interlock
System disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disconnect or bypass any switch.
2. Perform each of the following tests to insure the
Interlock System is functioning properly. Stop the
test and have the system inspected and repaired if
any of the tests fail as listed below:
the engine does not start in test 1;
the engine does start during tests 2 or 3;
the engine continues to run during tests 4 or 5.
Test
1
2
3
4
5
WARNING
Interlock System Check
Operator
Seated
Yes
No
Engaged
Lift your weight off seat. The engine will shut down.
3. Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the
check ( ) marks across the chart. Shut engine off
between each test.
Test 1: Represents normal starting procedure. The
operator is seated, parking brake is ENGAGED, and
the PTO switch is OFF. The engine should start.
Test 2: The engine must not start if the PTO switch is
ON.
Test 3: The engine must not start if the parking brake
is DISENGAGED.
Test 4: Start the engine in the normal manner then
turn the PTO switch ON and lift your weight off the
seat.
Test 5: Start the engine in the normal manner then
DISENGAGE parking brake and lift your weight off
the seat.
Parking
PTO
Brake
Switch
Disengaged
On
SET UP
Engine
Starts
Off
Yes
No
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