Checking The Safety-Interlock System; Driving The Machine Without Mowing; Mowing - Toro Greensmaster 04358 Operator's Manual

Checking 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.
The purpose of the safety-interlock system is to
prevent operation of the machine where there is
possible injury to the operator or damage to the
machine.
The safety-interlock system prevents the engine from
starting unless:
•
The traction pedal is in the N
•
The functional-control lever is in the N
position.
The safety-interlock system prevents the machine
from moving unless:
•
The parking brake is disengaged.
•
The operator is seated.
•
The functional-control lever is in the M
or the T position.
RANSPORT
The safety-interlock system prevents the reels from
operating unless the functional-control lever is in the
M position.
OW
Perform the following system checks daily to ensure
that the interlock system is operating correctly:
1. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N position, move the functional-control
EUTRAL
lever to the N
EUTRAL
parking brake.
2. Try to press the traction pedal.
The pedal should not press, which means that
the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
3. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N position, move the functional-control
EUTRAL
lever to the N
EUTRAL
parking brake.
4. Move the functional-control lever to the M
position or the T
RANSPORT
start the engine.
The engine should not turnover or start, which
means that the interlock system is operating
position.
EUTRAL
EUTRAL
position
OW
position, and engage the
position, and engage the
OW
position and try to
correctly. Correct the problem if it is not
operating properly.
5. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N position, move the functional-control
EUTRAL
lever to the N
EUTRAL
parking brake.
6. Start the engine and move the functional-control
lever to the M
position.
The engine should shut off, which means that
the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
7. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N position, move the functional control
EUTRAL
lever to the N
EUTRAL
parking brake.
8. Start the engine.
9. Release the parking brake, move the functional
control lever to the M
the seat.
The engine should shut off, which means that
the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
10. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N position, move the functional control
EUTRAL
lever to the N
EUTRAL
parking brake.
11. Start the engine.
12. Move the raise/lower mow control forward to
lower the cutting units. The cutting units should
lower but not start rotating.
If they start rotating, the interlock system is not
operating correctly; correct the problem before
operating the machine.
Driving the Machine without

Mowing

Ensure that the cutting units are fully raised. Move
the functional-control lever to the T
Use the brakes to slow the machine while going down
steep hills to avoid loss of control. Always approach
rough areas at a reduced speed and cross severe
undulations carefully. Familiarize yourself with the
width of the machine. Do not attempt to pass between
objects that are close together to prevent costly
damage and downtime.
Mowing
Before mowing greens, find a clear area and practice
starting and stopping the machine, raising and
lowering the cutting units, turning, etc.
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position, and engage the
position or the T
OW RANSPORT
position, and engage the
position, and rise from
OW
position, and engage the
RANSPORT
position.