John Deere 425 and 445 — Test 5

2. Put PTO switch lever in ON position. 3. Turn key to START position. 4. Engine must not crank. Test 4 Test seat switch: 1. First part of test: · Start engine. Run engine at MAXIMUM engine speed. Unlock park brake and release brake pedal. · Put PTO switch lever in ON position. · Raise up off seat. DO NOT get off tractor. · Engine should begin to die. PTO should immediately SHUT OFF and mower blades should STOP. 2. Second part of test · DISENGAGE PTO. · Start engine. · UNLOCK brake. · Raise up off seat. DO NOT get off tractor. · Engine should STOP. 3. Third part of test: · DISENGAGE PTO. · Start engine. · LOCK park brake · Raise up off seat. DO NOT get off tractor.

· Engine should continue to run. Test 5 NOTE: This test should be performed once a year or every 100 hours. 29