Testing The Safety System - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

Operation
Figure 10
1. "Key Choice" switch
Figure 11
1. Operating–in–Reverse light

Testing the Safety System

Test the safety 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. While setting
in the seat, perform the following checks.
1. Move the ground speed selector into neutral "N."
Set the parking brake. Move the blade control
(PTO) to "ENGAGED." Now turn the ignition
key to "START"; the engine should not crank.
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2. With the ground speed selector in neutral "N,"
move the blade control (PTO) to
"DISENGAGED" and release the parking brake.
Now turn the ignition key to "START"; the
engine should not crank.
3. With the ground speed selector in neutral "N,"
set the parking brake and move the blade control
(PTO) to "DISENGAGED." Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, release the
parking brake and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.
4. Put the PTO lever in the "disengage" position
and the gear shifter in neutral. Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, move the
PTO lever to the "engage" position, push in the
clutch and put the gear shifter in reverse. The
engine should stop.
5. Put the PTO lever in the "disengage" position
and the gear shifter in neutral. Now start the
engine. Move the PTO lever to the "engage"
position and turn the "Key Choice" key and
release. The Key Choice warning light should
illuminate. Move the PTO lever to the
"disengage" position and the Key Choice
warning light should turn off.