Testing Seat Switch

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)

2. First test:

   1. Lock park brake.

   2. Start engine.

   3. Move throttle lever up to maximum engine speed.

   4. Engage mower.

   5. Raise up off seat. Do not get off machine.

   Result: Engine and mower blades should stop. If engine and mower blades do not stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.

3. Second test:

   1. Disengage mower.

   2. Start engine.

   3. Unlock park brake.

   4. Raise up off seat. Do not get off machine.

   Result: Engine should stop. If engine does not stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.

4. Third test:

   1. Lock park brake.

   2. Disengage mower.

   3. Start engine.

   4. Raise up off seat. Do not get off machine.

   Result: Engine should continue to run. If engine stops, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.