The Safety Interlock System; Positioning The Standard Seat - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

1. PTO switch
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position.

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.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
You are sitting on the seat or the parking brake
is engaged.
•
The power take off (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The traction pedal is in the neutral position
•
The engine temperature is below the maximum
operating temperature.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop
the engine when the traction pedal is moved from the
neutral position with the parking brake engaged. If
you rise from the seat when the PTO is engaged there
is a 1 second delay and then the engine stops.
Testing the Safety Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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Test the safety interlock 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.
1. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake
and move the PTO to on. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank.
2. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake
and move the PTO to off. Engage the traction
pedal. Try starting the engine; the engine should
not crank.
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3. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the PTO switch to off and allow the traction
pedal to return to the neutral position. Now
start the engine. While the engine is running,
release the parking brake, engage the PTO
and rise slightly from the seat. On two wheel
drive machines, the engine should stop within
2 seconds. On four wheel drive machines,
the mower deck will shut off. The engine will
continue to run.
4. Without an operator on the seat, engage the
parking brake, move the PTO switch to off and
move the traction pedal to the neutral position.
Now start the engine. While the engine is
running, engage the traction pedal; the engine
should stop within 2 seconds.
5. Without an operator on the seat, disengage the
parking brake, move the PTO switch to off, and
allow the traction pedal to return to the neutral
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not crank.
Positioning the Standard
Seat
Changing the Seat Position
The seat can move forward and backward. Position
the seat where you have the best control of the
machine and are most comfortable.
1. To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock the
seat (Figure
24
16).