Toro 72048 Operator's Manual page 16

Operation
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A child or bystander could be backed over
by a riding mower with its blade(s)
engaged.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Blade contact will cause serious personal
injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
Always look backward and down before
backing up.
Use "Key Choice" switch only if you are
certain no children or other bystanders will
appear in the mowing area.
Always remove both the ignition and "Key
Choice" keys and put them in a safe place
out of the reach of children or unauthorized
users when leaving the unit unattended.
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Figure 8
1. "Key Choice" switch
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.
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1. Set the parking brake. Move the power take off
(PTO) to "ON". Now turn the ignition key to
"START"; the engine should not crank.
2. Push the power take off (PTO) to "OFF" and
release the parking brake. Now turn the ignition
key to "START"; the engine should not crank.
3. Set the parking brake and move the power take
off (PTO) to "OFF"(On gear drive models the
speed selector lever must be in "N" neutral).
Now start the engine. While the engine is
running, release the parking brake and rise
slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
4. With the parking brake released, turn the ignition
key to RUN 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 will illuminate. Move the foot pedal
to reverse. You should hear an audible click
indicating the PTO is deactivated and the PTO
light should turn off.
5. With the parking brake released, turn the ignition
key to RUN 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 will illuminate. Move the foot pedal
to reverse. You should hear an audible click
indicating the PTO is deactivated and the PTO
light should turn off.
6. With the parking brake released, turn the ignition
switch to RUN without starting the engine. Pull
the PTO switch to ON. Turn the "Key Choice"
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key and release. The Operating–in–Reverse
warning light should illuminate. Move the foot
pedal to reverse. The PTO and PTO light on the
dash should remain on. Push the PTO switch to
OFF. The PTO light and the
Operating–in–Reverse warning light should turn
off.