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Section 44.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMThis mower is equipped with a safety system that preventsthe engine from starting unless the mower blade brake isdisengaged and parking brake is engaged. The system alsoshuts the engine off if the operator's left foot is raised fromthe interlock pedal with the mower and parking brakesdisengaged.WARNING:Never operate the mower with the interlocksystem disconnected or malfunctioning. Do notdisconnect or bypass any switch; injury toyourself and others or property damage couldresult.4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (FirstDay of Use or Approximately 10 Hours)1. Check all belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8 hours;adjust as needed.2. Check the neutral adjustment. If necessary, adjust thelinkage so that the mower does not move when forwardand reverse pedal is in neutral (See Adjustments inSection 6).3. Check the tires for proper inflation (See Section 7-2).4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.5. Perform Interlock Tests in Table 4-1.6. Apply lubricant to all machine grease fittings. SeeLubrication Chart in Section 7.2.If the safety interlock system is malfunctioning or if youwant to ensure that it is working properly, perform the testsin Table 4-1. Stop the test and have the system inspectedand repaired if:• the engine does not start in test 1, or• the engine does start during tests 2 and 3, or• the engine continues to run during tests 4 and 5.Table 4-1 Interlock System TestsLeft Foot Parking Mower EngineLifted From Brake Blade OperatesInterlock BrakePedalTest Yes No On Off On Off Yes No1 - X X X X2 X X X X3 - X X X X4 X X X X5 X X X X10