Husqvarna W436 Operation Manual - Page 12

OPERATION WARNING! Avoid injury. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Safety Interlock System WARNING! Safety interlock System failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. ALWAYS know the safety interlock system is operating properly. Test the safety interlock system before each operation. If the system does not function properly, do not operate the unit until repairs are made. The engine will only start with the PTO disengaged. The shift lever must be in neutral for engine to start. The engine must not start unless PTO is disengaged and the shift lever is in neutral. Testing 1. With engine off, engage PTO. 2. Turn ignition switch to OM. Pull recoil start handle. Engine must not start. 3. Disengage PTO. Steering Levers WARNING! Avoid injury! When the engine is running and the shift lever is engaged, releasing only one steering latch causes the unit to circle around one drive wheel. ALWAYS hold both steering levers against the handlebar when releasing the steering lever latches. ALWAYS release levers slowly. The steering levers are used to steer, operate in forward and reverse, and stop the unit. When held against the handlebar, the brakes are engaged. Steering Lever Latches The steering lever latches hold the steering levers in the neutral position and keep the brakes applied. Ignition Switch Operate the ignition switch with the removable ignition key. To start the engine, turn the ignition key to the start position. Operator Presence Control The operator presence control lever must be pressed to operate the PTO. When the shift lever or PTO is engaged, releasing the operator presence control lever stops the engine. The engine MUST stop whenever the operator removes both hands from controls while the PTO or transmission is engaged. Testing 1. Start engine and engage PTO. 2. Release operator presence control lever(s). Engine must stop. 3. Disengage PTO. 4. Restart engine. 5. Place shift lever in Forward. 6. Release operator presence control lever. Engine must stop. When the engine starts, release the ignition key back to the run position. Pull the recoil handle. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to OFF. - 12 -