Toro 74760 Operator's Manual page 18

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1. Safe Zone-use the
TimeCutter here
2. Use walk behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can
cause hearing loss through extended periods
of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears,
hands, feet, and head is recommended.
1. Wear safety glasses
3. Water
Figure 11
2. Wear hearing protection
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
WARNING
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 safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
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•
The blades are disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the P
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop
the engine whenever the control levers are out of the
P position and you rise from the seat.
ARK
Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
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. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers
in the P
ARK
switch to O
2. Try starting the engine; the engine should not
crank.
3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control
switch to O
4. Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
5. Try starting the engine; the engine should not
crank.
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6. Repeat with the other motion-control lever.
7. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control
switch to O
in the P
ARK
8. Start the engine.
9. While the engine is running, engage the
blade-control switch, and rise slightly from the
seat.
Note:
The engine should stop.
10. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control
switch to O
in the P
ARK
11. Start the engine.
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position, and move the blade-control
.
N
.
FF
, and lock the motion-control levers
FF
position.
, and lock the motion-control levers
FF
position.
position.
ARK