Positioning The Standard Seat - Toro 31202 Operator's Manual

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You are sitting on the seat or the parking brake is engaged.
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The power take off (PTO) is disengaged.
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The traction pedal is in the neutral position
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The engine temperature is below the maximum operating
temperature.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine
when the traction pedal is moved from the neutral position
with the parking brake engaged. If you rise from the seat
when the PTO is engaged there is a 1 second delay and then
the engine stops.
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 Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately.
1. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and move
the PTO to on. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not crank.
2. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and move
the PTO to off. Engage the traction pedal. Try starting
the engine; the engine should not crank.
3. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake, move
the PTO switch to off and allow the traction pedal to
return to the neutral position. Now start the engine.
While the engine is running, release the parking brake,
engage the PTO and rise slightly from the seat. On two
wheel drive machines, the engine should stop within 2
seconds. On four wheel drive machines, the mower
deck will shut off. The engine will continue to run.
4. Without an operator on the seat, engage the parking
brake, move the PTO switch to off and move the
traction pedal to the neutral position. Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, engage the traction
pedal; the engine should stop 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 neutral position. Try
starting the engine; the engine should not crank.

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, move the lever sideways to unlock the seat
(Figure 15).
1. Back rest knob
2. Seat suspension knob
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release lever
to lock in position.
3. Verify that the seat has locked into place by attempting
to move it back and forth.
Changing the Seat Suspension
The seat can be adjusted to provide a smooth and comfortable
ride. Position the seat where you are most comfortable.
Without sitting on the seat, turn the knob in front either
direction to provide the best comfort
1. Seat suspension knob
Changing the Back Position
The back of the seat can be adjusted to provide a comfortable
ride. Position the back of the seat where it is most
comfortable.
To adjust it, turn the knob, under the right-side arm rest, in
either direction to provide the best comfort
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Figure 15
3. Lumbar support
adjustment knob
4. Seat position adjustment
lever
(Figure 15).
Figure 16
2. Operator weight setting
(Figure 15).