Testing park brake, Testing pto switch, Testing seat switch – Sabo 108-17 HS User Manual

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OPERATING

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3. Unlock the park brake (A).

4. Try to start engine.

Result: Engine must not start. If engine starts, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.

Testing Park Brake

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

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2. Lock the park brake (A).

3. Put transmission in neutral. Engage free-wheeling lever
on units with an automatic transmission.

4. Try to push machine manually.

Result: Park brake must prevent machine from moving. If
machine moves, parking brake needs to be adjusted.

Testing PTO Switch

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

2. Sit on seat.

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3. Lock the park brake (A).

4. Engage PTO lever (B).

5. Try to start engine.

Result: Engine must not start. If engine starts, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.

Testing Seat Switch

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

2. First test:

a. Start engine.

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! The mower blades

should stop in approximately five seconds
when the mower is disengaged.

If you believe that your blades may not be
stopping in that period of time, take your
machine to your authorized dealer where they
can safely check and service your machine.

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