Справочник Пользователя для MTD 1438

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the 

protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever 

malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized 

MTD service dealer.

The safety interlock system prevents the engine from 

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cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, 

and the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in the disengaged (OFF) 

position.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves 

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the seat before engaging the parking brake.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves 

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the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the 

engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking 

brake is engaged.

The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO 

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Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with 

the shift lever in Reverse.

With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, 

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the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade 

Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with 

the shift lever in Reverse.

Do not operate the tractor if the 

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was 

designed for your safety and protection.

Use extreme caution while operating 

the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always 

look down and behind before and while backing. Do 

not operate the tractor when children or others are 

around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone 

enters the area.

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch 

module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the 

blades (PTO) engaged. 

Mowing in reverse is not recommended. 

IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.

Start the engine as instructed in the Operation section of 

1. 

this manual.
Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING 

2. 

(Green) position 

to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key 

switch module.  See Fig. 5-1.
Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON 

3. 

Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. 

The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key 

switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1.