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SECTION 6:
OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
Safety Interlock System
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
for the protection of the operator. Before each use,
check the safety interlock system for proper operation.
If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not
operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Toro service
dealer.
•
The safety interlock system prevents the engine
from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is
engaged (or the brake pedal fully pressed), and the
PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged
(OFF) position. To check for proper operation,
move the PTO (Blade Engage) knob into the
engaged (ON) position and release the parking
brake (or remove your foot from the brake pedal).
Rotate the ignition key into the START position.
The Brake light and the PTO light on the systems
indicator monitor should illuminate, indicating each
control is not in the proper position, and attempts to
start the tractor’s engine should fail.
•
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
To check for proper operation, start the tractor’s
engine, release the parking brake and momentarily
raise yourself from the seat. The engine should
stall.
•
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade
Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is
engaged. To check for proper operation, start the
tractor’s engine, move the PTO (Blade Engage)
knob in the engaged (ON) position and momentarily
raise yourself from the seat. The engine should
stall.
•
With the ignition key in the
NORMAL MOWING
position, the engine will automatically shut off if the
PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in
position for Reverse travel. To check for proper
operation, start the tractor’s engine with the ignition
key in the
NORMAL MOWING
position, move the
PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON)
position, and engage the drive pedal for reverse
travel. The engine should stall.
WARNING:
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
The
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
position of the key
switch module allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended
.
WARNING:
Use extreme caution while
operating the tractor in the
REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do not
operate the tractor when children or others
are around. Stop the tractor immediately if
someone enters the area.
To use the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
:
IMPORTANT:
The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1.
Start the engine as previously instructed in this
Operator’s Manual.
2.
Turn the key from the
NORMAL MOWING
(Green) position to the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE
(White) position of the key switch module.
See Figure 10.
3.
Press the
REVERSE PUSH BUTTON
(Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be
ON
while
activated. See Figure 10.
4.
Once activated (indicator light
ON
), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
5.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6.
After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING
position.
IMPORTANT:
The
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
will
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the
NORMAL
MOWING
position or
STOP
position.
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Figure 10
Start
Position
Stop
Position
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Indicator
Light
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