Understanding The Operator Presence Controls; Adjusting The Roll Bar - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Understanding the
Operator Presence
Controls
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.
Important:
Do not operate the machine if the
operator presence controls are damaged or worn.
Always replace damaged or worn parts, and check
that operator presence controls function correctly
before operating the machine.
Engine Start Interlock
You can start the engine only when the
forward/reverse travel pedal is in the N
position, the cutting-unit-drive switch is in the O
position, and the parking brake is engaged.
Note:
You can start the engine only when the
cutting-unit-drive switch is in the O
Engine Run Interlock
Once you start the engine, you must sit in the
operator's seat to run the engine while the parking
brake is disengaged.
The engine shuts off if you leave the operator's seat
without first engaging the parking brake.
Cutting Unit Drive Interlock
You must sit in the operator's seat to run the cutting
units. If you raise off the seat for more than a second,
a switch activates and the drive to the cutting units
disengages.
To reset the cutting units, sit in the seat, move the
cutting-unit-drive switch to the O
move the switch to the O
Note:
If you briefly raise off the seat during normal
work, drive to the cutting units is not affected.
EUTRAL
position.
FF
position, and then
FF
position.
N

Adjusting the Roll Bar

WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover, keep
the roll bar in the raised locked position and
use the seat belt.
Ensure that the seat is secured with the seat
latch.
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is in the down position.
• Do not operate the machine on uneven
ground or on a hill side with the roll bar in
the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar
is in the down position.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
FF
permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
(i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.
Important:
roll bar is in the raised and locked position. Do
not use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the
lowered position.
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Always use the seat belt when the