Craftsman 107.280340 Manual Del Operador página 18

Check Safety Interlock System Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. Do
not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper
with safety devices.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 -- Engine should NOT crank when:
• Mower blade lever is ON, or
• Transmission is in Forward or Reverse positions, or
Clutch/brake pedal is released.
Test 2 -- Engine SHOULD crank when:
Mower blade is OFF, and
• Transmission is in Neutral (N) position, and
• Clutch/pedal is fully depressed.
Test 3 -- Engine should SHUT OFF when:
Operator rises off seat with the mower blade ON
Operator rises off seat with the transmission engaged
Operator rises off seat with the parking brake OFF
Test 4 m Blade Brake Check
The mower blade should come to a complete stop within
three seconds after the mower blade is turned OFR
-] WARNING If Reverse Lockout Mechanism is
not functioning properly, DO NOT operate machine
until proper adjustment has been performed by an
authorized service dealer.
Check the function of the Reverse Lockout Mechanism
with the engine OFR
1. Depress and hold the blade pedal.
2. Depress and hold the clutch/brake pedal.
3. The transmission shift lever must not go into re-
verse.
Clean Debris Off Tractor, Mower Deck, and
Engine Compartment
] WARNING Combustible debris, such as leaves,
_ grass, brush, etc can catch fire.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area, mower
deck, and engine compartment.
[_ WARNING If blade does not to
come
a
complete
stop in 3 seconds or less, the blade brake must be
adjusted. DO NOT operate machine until proper
adjustment has been performed by an authorized
service dealer.
Remove any grass clippings, dirt, leaves, or other debris
from the unit and engine compartment.
1. Stop engine and allow engine to cool.
2. Remove ignition key, then disconnect sparkplug wire
from sparkplug.
3. Wear safety goggles. Using a brush and/or com-
pressed air, clean debris from all surfaces of tractor
and top of mower deck.
4. Clean engine compartment thoroughly, including any
debris from the intake screen on the top of the engine,
exposed engine cooling fins, and around the air filter
assembly.
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