Testing the Safety Start System

NOTE: The machine has a brake pedal start safety switch. The brake pedal must be pressed and held down to start the machine. The engine will start if the machine is in any gear with the brake pedal pressed down.

  1. Sit on the operator’s seat.

  2. Turn ignition key switch to STOP position.

  3. Lock park brake.

  4. Move transmission 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 transmission 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 transmission 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 transmission shift lever to N (Neutral) position.

  11. Push down on brake pedal.

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

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