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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
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
•
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.
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38).
Checking the
22).
Checking the
51).
position.
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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
position. Now start the engine. While
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the engine is running, disengage the parking
brake, engage the PTO and rise slightly from the
seat. On 2-wheel-drive machines, the engine
should stop within 2 seconds. On 4-wheel-drive
machines, the cutting unit shuts off and the
engine continues to run.
4.
Without sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake, move the PTO switch to the
and move the traction pedal to the N
position. Now start the engine. While the engine
is running, press the traction pedal; the engine
should shut off within 2 seconds.
5.
Without an operator on the seat, disengage the
parking brake, move the PTO switch to off, and
allow the traction pedal to return to the N
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not start.
Positioning the Standard
Seat
Changing the Seat Position
The seat can move forward and backward. Position
the seat where you have the best control of the
machine and are most comfortable.
1.
To adjust the seat, move the lever sideways to
unlock the seat
22
position. Try
N
position. Press
OFF
position,
OFF
OFF
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(Figure
15).
position,
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