MTD 610 Hydrostatic Tractor Lawn Mower Owners Manual

5
Operation
Models with Electric PTO (Blade Engage)
The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will  automatically
shut off if the operator leaves the tractor’s  seat with the
PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking  brake is engaged.
With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob  is moved into
the engaged (ON) position with the drive  pedal lever in
Reverse.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor  if the
interlock system is malfunctioning.  This system was
designed for your safety  and protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
WARNING: 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.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the  tractor seat.
1
.
Start the engine as previously instructed  in this Operator’s
Manual.
Safety Interlock Switches
2
.
Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position  of the
key switch module.  See Fig. 4-5.
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
cranking or starting  unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) is in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
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The engine will automatically shut off  if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking  brake.
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Models with Manual PTO (Blade Engage)
The engine will automatically shut off  if the operator leaves
the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the
engaged (ON) position, regardless  of whether the parking
brake is engaged.
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With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the engine will automatically shut off  if the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position
with the drive pedal in Reverse.
Figure 5-1
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Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandMTD, Lawn Mower
Product TypeWalk Behind Mower
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