Test Safety Start System

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

  • Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.
  • Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
  • Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
  • Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

  1. Sit on the operator’s seat.

  2. Turn ignition key switch to STOP position.

  3. Lock park brake.

  4. Move transaxle shift lever forward to the Low or High range position.

  5. Turn ignition key switch to START position. Engine should not crank. Turn ignition key switch to STOP position.

  6. Move transaxle shift lever to Reverse position.

  7. Turn ignition key switch to START position. Engine should not crank. Turn ignition key switch to STOP position.

  8. Move transaxle shift lever to N (Neutral) position.

  9. Turn ignition key switch to START position. Engine should not crank. Turn ignition key switch to STOP position.

  10. Move transaxle shift lever to N (Neutral) position.

  11. Press and hold brake pedal.

  12. Start engine, allow to run a few seconds, and stop engine.

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