Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Checking The Cooling System; Checking The Hydraulic System; The Safety-Interlock System - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

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Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
Checking the Cooling
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the cooling system; refer to
Cooling System (page
Checking the Hydraulic
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the hydraulic system; refer to
Hydraulic System (page
52).
Checking the
23).
Checking the
62).
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 following occurs:
•
You are sitting on the seat or the parking brake
is engaged.
•
The power takeoff (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The traction pedal is in the N
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•
The engine temperature is below the maximum
operating temperature.
The safety-interlock system is also designed to shut
off the engine when you move the traction pedal from
the N position with the parking brake engaged.
EUTRAL
If you rise from the seat when the PTO is engaged
there is a 1-second delay and then the engine shuts
off.
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 Toro
distributor repair the safety system immediately.
1. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake
and move the PTO to the O
starting the engine; the engine should not start.
2. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake
and move the PTO to the
the traction pedal. Try starting the engine; the
engine should not start.
3. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the PTO switch to the
and allow the traction pedal to return to the
N
EUTRAL
the engine is running, disengage the parking
brake, engage the PTO and rise slightly from the
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EUTRAL
position. Try
N
position. Press
OFF
OFF
position. Now start the engine. While
position.
position,