Operating The Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 72201 Operator's Manual

Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages power
to the electric clutch.
While the ignition key is in run or lights position and the
power take off (PTO) is engaged on, the PTO light, in the
Indicator Module, will be on. When this light is on it is a
reminder; the starter will not crank and to turn the off PTO
before getting off.
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Pull the power take off (PTO) to on (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Off—disengaged
Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Push the power take off (PTO) to off (Fig. 6).

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. On—engaged
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Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
You are sitting on the seat.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The power take off (PTO) is off.
The hydro control pedal is in the neutral position.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the engine
if:
You rise from the seat when the brake pedal is released
You rise from the seat when the power take off (PTO)
is on.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the power
take off (PTO) if:
You shift into reverse with the power take off (PTO)
engaged.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
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. Set the parking brake. Move the power take off (PTO)
to the On position. Now turn the ignition key to start
while sitting on the seat; the engine should not crank.
2. Push the power take off (PTO) to the off position and
release the parking brake. Now turn the ignition key to
the Start position while sitting on the seat; the engine
should not crank.
3. Set the parking brake and move the power take off
(PTO) to the Off position. Rise from the seat and turn
the ignition key to the Start position; the engine
should not crank.
4. Set the parking brake and move the power take off
(PTO) to the Off position. While sitting in the seat,
start the engine. While the engine is running, release
the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.
5. et the parking brake and move the power take off
(PTO) to the Off position. While sitting in the seat,
start the engine. While the engine is running, move the
power take off (PTO) to the On position and rise
slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
6. With the parking brake released, turn the ignition key
to the RUN run position without starting the engine.
Pull the PTO switch to on. You should hear an audible
click indicating the PTO is activated and the PTO light