Ferris Industries 59O0567 Manuel D’Utilisation

Operator Safety

SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.
These safety systems are present for your safety,
do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never
tamper with safety devices. Check their operation
regularly.

Operational SAFETY Checks

Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:

• PTO switch is engaged, OR

• Parking brake is not engaged, OR

• Ground speed control levers are not in the

NEUTRAL position.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:

• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND

• Parking brake is engaged, AND

• Ground speed control levers are locked in the

NEUTRAL position.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR

• Operator rises off seat with parking brake

disengaged.

• Operator moves ground speed control levers

out of their neutral positions before disengaging
parking brake.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after
electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off
seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within seven
(7) seconds, see your dealer.

NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch
must be turned off, parking brake must be engaged,
and the motion control handles must be locked in the
NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the
seat 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.

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for

Reproduction