Testing The Safety Interlock System - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

If you need to use the blade control (PTO) while backing
up, turn off the interlock feature using the KeyChoice
switch located near the seat bracket (Fig. 10).
Danger
You could back over a child or bystander while the
mower blade or other attachment is engaged and
cause serious injury or death.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
Do not insert the KeyChoice key unless it is
absolutely necessary.
Always look backward and down before
backing up.
Use the KeyChoice switch only if you are certain
no children or other bystanders will enter the
mowing area.
Be very observant after deactivating the
interlock because the sound of the engine may
prevent you from noticing that a child or
bystander has entered the work area.
Always remove both the ignition and KeyChoice
keys and put them in a safe place out of the
reach of children or unauthorized users when
leaving the unit unattended.
1. Engage the blade (PTO).
2. Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. KeyChoice switch
3. Turn the KeyChoice key.
A red light on the front console (Fig. 11) turns on,
indicating that the interlock is disabled.
1. Operating-in-reverse light
4. Shift the ground speed lever into Reverse and complete
your task.
5. Disengage the blade (PTO) to activate the interlock.
6. Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place
out of the reach of children.
Testing the Safety Interlock
System
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
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daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety interlock system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair
it immediately.
1. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
2. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Engage, sit on the
seat, and rotate the ignition key to Start: The engine
should not crank. If it does crank, the safety interlock
system is malfunctioning and must be repaired by an
Authorized Service Dealer. If the engine does not crank,
go to step 3.
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Figure 11
Caution
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