Sabo 108-17 HS - Manual (Page 20)

Operating - 16
OPERATING
MX7697
Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO
shown.
b. Move throttle lever (A) up to maximum engine speed.
c. Unlock park brake and release brake pedal (B).
d. Engage PTO (C).
e. Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor.
Result: Engine and mower blades should begin to stop. If
engine and mower blades do not begin to stop, there is a
problem with your safety interlock circuit.
3. Second test:
MX7697
Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO
shown.
a. Disengage PTO (C).
b. Start engine.
c. Unlock park brake and release brake pedal (B).
d. Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor.
Result: Engine should begin to stop. If engine does not
begin to stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock
circuit.
4. Third test:
MX7697
Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO
shown.
a. Disengage PTO (C).
b. Start engine.
c. Lock park brake.
d. Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor.
Result: Engine should continue to run. If engine stops,
there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.
Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Start engine.
3. Engage mower engagement lever (PTO) to start
attachment.
4. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no
bystanders.
5. Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse foot pedal.
Result: Attachment and engine should stop operation. If
attachment or engine continues to operate as machine
begins travel in reverse, do not continue to operate mower.
A
B
C
B
C
c
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.
C