Testing the Safety Interlock System Before Startup

Testing the Neutral Start Switch

1. Sit on operator’s seat.

2. Disengage PTO.

3. Move the transmission range shift lever to the H (high) or L (low) position.

4. Turn key switch to START position.

   Result: Engine must not crank.

Testing the Seat Switch

1. Sit on operator’s seat.

2. Do not depress the hydrostatic travel pedals.

3. Lock park brake.

4. Start engine.

5. Press PTO/RIO switch.

6. Raise up slightly from operator’s seat. Do not dismount machine.

   Result: Engine must shut down within 1 second.

Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades.

Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine.

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PTO Shift Lever

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PTO/RIO Switch

A - PTO Selector Lever

B - Mid/Rear PTO

C - Rear PTO

D - PTO / RIO Switch

Test 1

1. Park machine safely.

2. Start engine.

3. Set engine speed to 1600 rpm or less.

4. Set PTO selector lever (A) to mid/rear PTO (B) or mid PTO (C).

5. Press PTO/RIO switch (D) to start attachment.

6. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure there are no bystanders and there is a clear path.

7. Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse travel pedal.

   Result: Attachment and engine should stop operation. If attachment or engine continues to operate while machine travels in reverse, do not continue operation.

Test 2

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PTO Shift Lever

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PTO/RIO Switch

A - PTO Selector Lever

B - Mid/Rear PTO

C - Rear PTO

D - PTO / RIO Switch

1. Park machine safely.

2. Start engine.

3. Set engine speed to 1600 rpm or less.

4. Set PTO selector lever (A) to mid/rear PTO (B) or mid PTO (C).

5. Press PTO/RIO switch (D) to start attachment.

6. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure there are no bystanders and there is a clear path.

7. Press PTO/RIO switch (D) to the momentary position (RIO) to activate the reverse implement option.

   Result: Machine should begin to travel in reverse and attachment should remain in operation.