Briggs & Stratton SIMPLICITY SZT275 Manuel D'utilisation page 10

G Decal,
Transmission
Release
(Suspension
Models)
Part No. 1758366
Safety Decal Icon Definitions
A WARNING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual before using
this machine. Know the location and function of all controls. Do not
operate this machine unless you are trained.
B DANGER - AMPUTATION AND DISMEMBERMENT HAZARD: To
avoid injury from rotating blades and moving parts, keep safety devices
(guards, shields and switches) in place and working.
C DANGER - THROWN OBJECTS AND AMPUTATION HAZARD: To
avoid injury, keep bystanders and children away. Remove objects that
can be thrown by the blades. Do not mow without discharge chute or
entire grass catcher in place.
D DANGER - TIPOVER / ROLLOVER HAZARD: Mow up and down
slopes, not across. Do not operate on slopes over 10 degrees. Slow
down when turning.
E DANGER - AMPUTATION HAZARD: Never carry riders, especially
children, even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary. Look down and behind - before and while
backing.
F DANGER - CONTROL HAZARD: If traction is lost on slope, stop
forward movement, turn off PTO, and slowly back down slope.
G DANGER: Engage parking brake, remove key, and consult technical
literature before performing service or maintenance.
H DANGER - FIRE HAZARD: Remove key and wait three (3) minutes
before refueling.
I DANGER - THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD: Do not mow without
discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
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J DANGER - THROWN OBJECTS AND AMPUTATION HAZARD: To
avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge and keep
others away.
Safety Interlock Systems Checks
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety
device is not in place and functioning properly. Contact your
dealer immediately for assistance. DO NOT attempt to defeat,
modify or remove any safety device.
Models with Automatic Parking Brake
TEST 1 - Engine must not crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR,
• Ground speed levers are not locked in their START / PARK
positions.
TEST 2 - Engine should crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND,
• Ground speed levers are locked in their START / PARK
positions.
TEST 3 - Engine must shut off if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with ground speed levers not locked
in their START / PARK positions.
TEST 4 - Check mower blade stopping time
The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch
is turned off. If mower drive belt does not stop within five
seconds, see your dealer.
Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch must be turned
off, and the ground speed levers must be locked in their
START/PARK positions in order to start the engine.
Models with Manual Parking Brake
TEST 1 - Engine must not crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR,
• Ground speed levers are not locked in their START / PARK
positions, OR,
• Parking brake is not engaged.
TEST 2 - Engine should crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND,
• Ground speed levers are locked in their START / PARK
positions, AND,
• Parking brake is engaged.
TEST 3 - Engine must shut off if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with ground speed levers not locked
in their START / PARK positions, OR,