Operation, General safety interlock system – Simplicity 1692969 User Manual

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Operation

GENERAL

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Before first time operation, drive in an open area without
mowing, to become accustomed to the unit. Be sure to

Your tractor is equipped with a seat switch safety

read all information in the Safety and Operation sections

tern. Check the seat switch operation every fall and

before attempting to operate this tractor and mower.

spring with the following three tests.

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WARNING SLOPE OPERATION

Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent
(16.7”) which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10 feet
horizontally. When operating on slopes that are
greater than 16 percent (6.5”) but less than 30 percent
use front counterweights and rear wheel weights (see
your dealer). Select slow ground speed before driving
onto slope. In addition to front and rear weights, use
extra caution when operating on slopes with

mounted grass catcher. Mow UP and DOWN the slops,
never across the face, use caution when changing

directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

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WARNING

Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.

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WARNING

Towing the tractor will cause transmission dam-

age. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull

tractor.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and

mower free of

leaves and excess

Test 3 Engine should shut off if any of the
following conditions exist:

l

Operator rises off seat with transmission in gear and

the clutch/brake pedal not fully depressed, and/or the

oarkina brake is not set.

l

Operator rises off seat with clutch/brake pedal not

depressed;

l

Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged.

NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch

figures 2 3) must be turned off after operator returns to
the seat in order to start the engine.

Test 1 Engine should NOT crank if any of
the following conditions exist:

l

Transmission is out of neutral.

l

PTO switch is engaged.

l

Clutch/brake pedal is not fully depressed.

Test 2 Engine should crank if ALL of the
following conditions are met:

l

Transmission is in neutral.

l

PTO switch is disengaged.

l

Clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed.

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