Sears CRAFTSMAN Manual Del Operador página 18

Check Safety _nteHock System Check Reverse
Lockout Mechanism
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. Do
not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper
with safety devices.
OperationaU SAFETY Checks
Test 1 -- Engine should NOT crank when:
o Mower blade lever is ON, or
o Transmission is in Forward or Reverse positions, or
o Clutch/brake pedal is released.
Test 2 -- Engine SHOULD crank when:
o Mower blade is OFF, and
o Transmission is in Neutral (N) position, and
o Clutchipeda_ is fully depressed.
Test 3 _ Engine shoumd SHUT OFF when:
o Operator rises off seat with the mower blade ON
o Operator rises off seat wkh the transmission engaged
o Operator rises off seat with the parking brake OFF.
Test 4 _ Check Mower Bmade Stopping Time
The mower blade should come to a complete stop within
three seconds after the mower blade is turned OFF.
WARNmNG If Reverse Lockout Mechanism is
not functioning properly, DO NOT operate machine
until proper adjustment has been performed by an
authorized service dealer.
Check the function of the Reverse Lockout Mechanism
with the engine OFR
1. Depress and hold the b_ade pedal.
2. Depress and ho{d the clutch/brake pedal
3. The transmission shift lever must not go into re-
verse.
CUean Debris Off Tractor, Mower Deck, and
Engine Compartment
WARNmNG Combustible debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc can catch fire.
o Remove accumulated debris from muffler area, mower
deck, and engine compartment.
WARNmNG If blade does not come to a compJete
stop in 3 seconds or less, the blade brake must be
adjusted. DO NOT operate machine until proper
adjustment has been performed by an authorized
service dealer.
Remove any grass clippings, dirt, leaves, or other debris
from the unit and engine compartment.
1 Stop engine and allow engine to cool.
2 Remove ignition key, then disconnect sparkpJug wire
from spark p{ug.
3 Wear safety goggles. Using a brush and/or com-
pressed air, clean debris from aHsurfaces of tractor
and top of mower deck.
4 Clean engine compartment thoroughly, including any
debris from the intake screen on the top of the engine,
exposed engine cooling fins, and around the air filter
assembly.
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