Simplicity 14HP - Manual (Page 15)

Features Controls
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SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
his unit is equipped with safety interlock switches
other safety devices. These safety systems are
resent for your safety, do not attempt to bypass
switches, and never tamper with safety
Check their operation regularly.
SAFETY Checks
our unit is equipped with a seat switch safety
Check the seat switch operation every fall and
with the following tests.
est 1 -Engine should NOT crank if:
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PTO switch is engaged, OR
l
Brake pedal is not fully depressed (or parking
brake is not engaged), OR
l
There is no operator in the seat.
est 2 -Engine SHOULD crank if:
l
PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
l
Brake pedal is fully depressed (or parking brake
is engaged), AND
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An operator is sitting in the seat.
est 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if:
l
Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
l
Operator rises off seat with brake pedal NOT
fully depressed (or parking brake disengaged).
est 4 -Blade Brake Check
lower blades and mower drive belt should come to
complete stop within five seconds after electric
switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat).
mower drive belt does not stop within five
nds, see your dealer.
Once the engine has stopped, the PTO
witch must be turned off after the operator returns
the seat in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to
defeat the purpose of the safety interlock
system.
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