Using The Safety-Interlock System; Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro 74942TE Operator's Manual

Using the Safety-Interlock
System
CAUTION
If the safety-interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly,
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Understanding the Safety-Interlock
System
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the engine
from starting unless:
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The blade-control switch (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the N
position.
The safety-interlock system also is designed to shut off the
engine when you move the traction controls from the locked
position with the parking brake engaged or if you rise from
the seat when the PTO is engaged.
The hour meter has symbols to notify you when the
interlock component is in the correct position. When the
component is in the correct position, a triangle lights up in
the corresponding square.
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Figure 21
1. Triangles light up when the interlock components are in the
correct position.
Testing the Safety-Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety system does not operate as described
below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately.
1. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and move the
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and move the
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the
-
EUTRAL LOCK
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the
5. Sit on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move the

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
1
the F
the full throttle position when mowing.
Machine can spin very rapidly. You may lose
control of machine and injure yourself or damage
the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
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blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
starting the engine; the engine should not crank.
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
either motion-control lever (out of the N
position). Try starting the engine; the engine should
not crank. Repeat for other control lever.
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
move the motion-control levers to the N
position. Start the engine. While the engine is running,
release the parking brake, engage the blade-control
switch (PTO), and rise slightly from the seat; the engine
should stop.
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
move the motion-control levers to N
position. Start the engine. While the engine is running,
center either motion-control lever and move it forward
or reverse; the engine should stop. Repeat for other
motion-control lever.
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
move the motion-control levers to N
position. Try starting the engine; the engine should
not crank.
position for best performance. Always operate in
AST
CAUTION
turns.
position. Try
N
position. Move
FF
-
EUTRAL LOCK
position, and
FF
-
EUTRAL LOCK
position, and
FF
-
EUTRAL LOCK
position, and
FF
-
EUTRAL LOCK