Operating The Power Take Off; (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro Z441 Z Master 74441 Operator's Manual

Important: Make sure that the fuel
shut off valve is closed before transporting
or storing the machine, as fuel leakage
may occur. Set the parking brake before
transporting. Make sure to remove the key
as the fuel pump may run and cause the
battery to lose charge.
Children or bystanders may be injured
if they move or attempt to operate the
tractor while it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and
set the parking brake when leaving the
machine unattended, even if just for a
few minutes.
Operating the Power Take
Off (PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops
the mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the PTO
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm
up 5 to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on
the traction control levers and place in neutral.
3. Place the throttle in the fast position.
Note: Engaging the PTO with the throttle
at the half or less position will cause excessive
wear to the drive belts.
4. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to
engage it (Figure 17).
Figure 17
1. PTO-On
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off
position (Figure 17).

The Safety 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.
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 parking brake is engaged.
• The power take off (PTO) is disengaged.
• The motion control levers are in the neutral
locked position
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop
the engine when the traction controls are moved
from the locked position with the parking brake
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2. PTO-Off