Checking The Interlock Switches; After Operation Safety; Pushing Or Towing The Machine - Toro Reelmaster 03781 Operator's Manual

WARNING
The ROPS protection system may not be effective
if the ROPS retaining bolt assemblies are loose,
which may cause serious injury or even death in the
event of a rollover.
When in the raised position, both retaining bolt
assemblies must be installed and fully tightened to
ensure full ROPS protection.
WARNING
When lowering and raising the ROPS frame, fingers
may get pinched between the machine and the
ROPS.
Use caution when lowering and raising the ROPS
to prevent entrapment of fingers between fixed part
and pivot part of the structure.
•
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws correctly torqued ensure
that the equipment is in safe working condition.
•
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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Ensure that the seat belt and mountings are in safe
working order.
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Wear the seat belt when the roll bar is raised and no seat
belt when the roll bar is lowered.
Important: The roll bar is an integral safety device.
Keep the roll bar in the raised position when operating
the mower. Lower the roll bar temporarily only when
absolutely necessary.
Checking the Interlock
Switches
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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.
The machine has interlock switches in the electrical system.
These switches are designed to shut off the engine when
operator gets off of the seat when the traction pedal is
pressed. However, the operator may get off of the seat while
the engine is running and the traction pedal is in neutral.
Although the engine will continue to run if the PTO switch
is disengaged and the traction pedal is released, it is strongly
recommended that the engine be stopped before rising from
the seat.
To check the operation of the interlock switches, perform
the following procedure:
1. Drive the machine slowly to a large, relatively open area.
2. Lower the cutting units, shut off the engine, and engage
the parking brake.
3. Sit on the seat and press the traction pedal.
4. Try to start the engine.
Note: The engine should not crank. If the engine
cranks, there is a malfunction in the interlock system
that should be corrected before beginning operation.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
6. Rise from the seat and move the PTO switch to the
On position.
Note: The PTO should not engage. If the PTO
engages, there is a malfunction in the interlock system
that should be corrected before beginning operation.
7. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and start
the engine.
8. Move the traction pedal out of the N
Note: The engine should shut off. If the engine does
not shut off, there is a malfunction in the interlock
system that should be corrected before beginning
operation.

After Operation Safety

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Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, mufflers,
and engine compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up
oil or fuel spills.
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If the cutting units are in the transport position, use the
positive mechanical lock (if available) before you leave the
machine unattended.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
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Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Keep all parts of the machine in good working condition
and all hardware tightened, especially blade-attachment
hardware.
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Replace all worn or damaged decals.
Pushing or Towing the
Machine
In an emergency, you can move the machine by actuating the
bypass valve in the variable displacement hydraulic pump and
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position.
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