Checking The Safety-Interlock Switches; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 5910 Operator's Manual

Checking the Safety-Interlock
Switches
CAUTION
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the machine could potentially operate
unexpectedly, causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with or disable the safety systems.
• 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 stop the engine when you get
off the seat when the traction pedal is not in the N
position or the PTO is engaged. However, you may get off
the seat while the engine is running, the traction pedal is in
N , and the parking brake is engaged.
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1. Drive the machine slowly to a large, open area.
2. Lower the mower deck(s), shut off the engine, and
engage the parking brake.
Checking the Traction-Neutral
Safety-Interlock Function
1. Move the traction pedal out of the N
and start the engine.
Note: The engine should not start. If it does start,
there is a malfunction in the interlock system that you
should correct before resuming operation.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal, start the
engine, and engage the parking brake.
3. With the engine running, move the traction pedal out
of the N position.
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Note: The traction drive should not function. If it
does function, there is a malfunction in the interlock
system that you should correct before resuming
operation.
Checking the PTO Safety-Interlock
Function
1. Start the engine.
2. With the engine running, rise from the seat and engage
the PTO.
Note: The PTO should not engage. If it does engage,
there is a malfunction in the interlock system that you
should correct before resuming operation.
3. Sit on the seat and disengage the PTO.
4. With the engine running, engage the PTO and rise
from the seat.
5. Sit on the seat, disengage the PTO, and start the engine.
6. With the engine running, engage the PTO and raise

During Operation

During Operation Safety

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Note: The engine should shut off. If it does not shut
off, there is a malfunction in the interlock system that
you should correct before resuming operation.
each mower deck individually.
Note: The blades of the raised mower deck should
stop. If the blades do not stop, there is a malfunction
in the interlock system that you should correct before
resuming operation.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents that may cause injuries to himself/herself and
others and for damage to property.
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection;
slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and hearing
protection. Wearing safety shoes and long pants is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations. Tie back long hair, secure loose
clothing, and do not wear jewelry.
Ensure that all drives are in the N
parking brake is engaged, and you are in the operating
position before you start the engine.
Keep all body parts, including hands and feet, away from
all moving parts.
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Keep the direction of the mower discharge away from
people and pets.
Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary. If
you must mow in reverse, look behind and down for small
children before and while moving the machine in reverse.
Stay alert and stop the machine if a child enters the area.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or if the edge caves in.
Never carry passengers on the machine.
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate the
machine when there is the risk of lighting.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
the machine to slide.
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