Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 85)

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MAINTENANCE
Start Interlock System
Description
The utility vehicle is
equipped with a Start Inter-
lock System. The following
must be in place before the
Utility Vehicle can be started:
• The gear selector lever
must be in Park or Neutral
or the travel control pedal
must be in neutral.
• The PTO switch must be
OFF.
Inspecting
To check the function of the
Start Interlock System, pre-
form this procedure in an
open area on flat level
ground and make sure the
area is clear of bystanders.
1. With the gear selector
lever (Item 1) in low gear
and the PTO (Item 2)
OFF, move the travel
control pedal (Item 3) to
the forward travel
position, the engine must not start. Repeat the procedure
with the gear selector in High and moving the travel
control pedal into the reverse direction.
2. With the travel control pedal (Item 3) in neutral and the
gear selector lever (Item 1) in PARK, move the PTO (Item
2) to the ON position, the engine must not start.
If the engine starts in any of these positions, see your dealer for
service.
PTO Interlock System (Model HD PTO )
Description
The utility vehicle is equipped with a PTO Interlock System.
The following must be in place before the PTO can be
engaged.
• The operator must be seated in the operators seat.
Inspecting
To check the function of the PTO Interlock System;
1. With the operator in the operator seat, the gear selector lever in
PARK, the engine running and the PTO engaged; Raise up on
the operator’s seat (without exiting the utility vehicle) to take all
weight of the operator’s seat. The PTO system must disengage.
Monitor the dash panel to see that the PTO indicator turns OFF.
2. With the operator in the operator seat, the gear selector lever in
PARK, the engine running, raise off of the operator’s seat, then
activate the PTO system. The PTO must not engage.
If the PTO system does not function as described, stop using
the utility vehicle and see your dealer for service.
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