Using The Safety Interlock System - Toro Wheel Horse XL380H 71252 Operator's Manual

Using the Safety Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
If the safety interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the tractor 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 tractor.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
• You are sitting on the seat.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The blade control (PTO) is in the Disengage
position.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
engine if you do the following:
• You rise from the seat when the brake pedal is
released.
• You rise from the seat while the blade control
(PTO) is in the Engage position.
• You shift into reverse while the blade control (PTO)
is in the Engage position.
Setting the KeyChoice Switch to
Operate in Reverse
An interlock feature on the tractor prevents the power
take-off (PTO) from operating when you back up the
tractor. If you shift the traction control switch into
Reverse with the blade control (PTO) engaged (i.e.,
with the mower blades or other attachment running),
the engine will stop. Do not mow in reverse unless it
is absolutely necessary.
If you need to use the blade control (PTO) while
backing up, turn off the interlock feature using the
KeyChoice switch located near the seat bracket
(Figure 11).
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1. KeyChoice switch
You could back over a child or bystander
while the mower blades or other attachment is
engaged and cause serious injury or death.
• Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary.
• Do not insert the KeyChoice key unless it is
absolutely necessary.
• Always look backward and down before
backing up.
• Use the KeyChoice switch only if you are
certain no children or other bystanders will
enter the mowing area.
• Be very observant after deactivating the
interlock because the sound of the engine
may prevent you from noticing that a child
or bystander has entered the work area.
• Always remove both the ignition and
KeyChoice keys and put them in a safe place
out of the reach of children or unauthorized
users when leaving the tractor unattended.
1. Engage the blade control (PTO).
2. Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch (Figure 11).
3. Turn the KeyChoice key.
Note: A red light on the front console (Figure 12)
turns on, indicating that the interlock is disabled.
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Figure 11