Ferris Industries BGF36KAV15 - Manual (Page 9)

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SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and
other safety devices. These safety systems are present
for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch-
es, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their
operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence switch
safety system. Check the operator presence switch
operation every fall and spring with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:
• PTO switch is engaged and ground speed selector
lever is in gear.
Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged and ground speed
selector lever is in NEUTRAL.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the operator presence handles
with PTO engaged.
• Operator releases the operator presence handles
with ground speed selector lever in gear.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator releases operator pres-
ence handles). If mower drive belt does not stop within
five seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must
be turned off and/or the ground speed selector lever
returned to neutral in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under no
circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
purpose of the safety interlock system.
Safety Interlock System