Using The Safety-Interlock System - Toro 74997 Operator's Manual

Shutting Off the Engine
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
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Important: Make sure that you close the fuel-shutoff
valve before transporting or storing the machine, as
fuel leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before
transporting the machine. Make sure to remove the key
as the fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose
charge.
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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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1. Triangles light up when the interlock components are in the
correct position.
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