Operating The Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 74256 Operator's Manual

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Figure 13
1. Off
2. Run
Important Do not engage starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If engine fails to start allow 60 second
cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out starter motor.
Stopping the Engine
1. Push the PTO to the off position (Fig. 11).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow and
fast positions (Fig. 12).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds (Fig. 12).
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position and remove
the key (Fig. 13).
5. Close the fuel shut off valve before transporting or
storing the machine (Fig. 9).
Important Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel
leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before
transporting. Make sure to remove the key as the fuel
pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor 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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3. Start
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Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
Engaging the PTO
1. While seated in the seat, release pressure on the
traction control levers and place in neutral.
2. Place the throttle to the fast position.
3. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to engage
(Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1. PTO—Off
Disengaging the PTO
1. To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position
(Fig. 14).

The Safety Interlock System

Caution
If 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.
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2. PTO—On