Toro 04351 Greensmaster 3050, Operator'S Manual

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Note:

 Since the machine is new and the bearings and

reels are tight, it is necessary to use the Fast throttle

control position for this check. A fast throttle setting

may not be required after the break-in period.

Checking the Interlock System

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.

•

Replace switches every two years regardless of

whether they are operating properly or not.

Caution

The purpose of the interlock system (Fig. 24) is to prevent

the engine from cranking or starting unless the traction shift

selector is in Neutral and the cutting units are disengaged.

In addition, the engine will stop when:

•

The cutting units are engaged with the operator off of

the seat.

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The traction shift selector is in the No. 1 or No. 2

position with the operator off of the seat.

1

2

3

Figure 24

1. Traction switch
2. Seat switch

3. Mow/lift switch

Perform the following system checks daily to be sure the

interlock system is operating correctly:

1.

Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and move the

shift selector to neutral. Remove your foot from the

traction pedal and make sure the pedal is in neutral.

Fully depress the lift pedal and release it. Try to start the

engine. The engine should crank and run, which means

the interlock system is operating correctly. If the engine

did crank, proceed to step 2. If the engine did not crank,

contact your local Toro Distributor for assistance.

2.

Sit on the seat and engage the parking brake. Depress

the lift pedal fully and release it. Move the traction shift

selector to the #1 and #2 positions while trying to start

the engine in each position. The engine should not

crank, which means the traction switch on the valve

bank is operating correctly. If the engine did not crank,

proceed to step 3. If the engine cranked, contact your

local Toro Distributor for assistance.

3.

Sit on the seat and engage the parking brake. Fully

depress the lift pedal and release it. Move the traction

shift selector to neutral and try to start the engine. The

engine should start and continue to run, which means

the traction switch and mow/lift switch on the valve

bank are operating correctly; proceed to step 4. If the

engine cranked but did not start, the problem is not in

the interlock system. If engine did not crank, contact

your local Toro Distributor for assistance.

4.

Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and move the

traction shift selector to neutral. Depress the mow pedal

and try to start the engine. The engine should not crank,

which means the mow/lift switch is operating correctly.

If the engine did not crank, proceed to step 6. If the

engine cranked, contact your local Toro Distributor for

assistance.

5.

Sit on the seat and move the traction shift selector to

neutral. Fully depress the lift pedal and release it. Start

the engine and depress the mow pedal. Carefully rise

from the seat; the engine should stop. If the engine

stops, the interlock system is operating correctly. If the

engine does not stop, stop the engine and find the

problem before operating the machine again. If

assistance is required, contact your local Toro

Distributor.

6.

Sit on the seat and move the traction shift selector to

Neutral. Fully depress the lift pedal and release it. Start

the engine and drive to an open area that is free of

debris and foreign objects. Keep all people, especially

children, away from the front of the machine and out of

the area of operation. Move the shift selector to Neutral,

make sure the mow pedal is disengaged, set the throttle

control at half speed, and depress the brake pedal (do

not engage the parking brake button). While holding the

steering wheel, brace your feet on the foot deck and

brake pedal and move the shift selector to the #1

position. Carefully rise from the seat; the engine should

stop. If the engine stops, the interlock system is

operating correctly.

7.

Repeat step 6 with the shift selector in the #2 position.

If the engine does not stop, stop the engine and find the

problem before operating the machine again. If

assistance is required, contact your local Toro

Distributor.

Note:

 The machine is equipped with an interlock switch on

the parking brake. The engine will stop if the traction shift

selector is in the #1 and #2 positions with the parking brake

engaged.