Operating The Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System; Operating-In-Reverse - Toro 73580 Operator's Manual

Operation
Operating the
Power Take Off (PTO)
The power take–off (PTO) switch engages and
disengages power to the electric clutch.
If the ignition key is in the RUN or LIGHTS position
and the power take off (PTO) is engaged, the PTO
indicator light will be on. When this light is on, it is a
reminder: the implement is being powered and the
starter will not crank while the PTO is engaged.
Always turn off the PTO before getting off the seat.
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the throttle lever to FAST.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, always
use full throttle when the power take off
(PTO) switch is ON.
3. Pull the power take off (PTO) switch to ON
(Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
1. Push (off-disengaged)
Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Push the power take off (PTO) switch to OFF.
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2. Pull (on-engaged)

The Safety Interlock System

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 power take off (PTO) is OFF
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
engine if:
You rise from the seat when the brake pedal is
released
You rise from the seat when the power take off
(PTO) is "ON".
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
power take off (PTO) if:
You shift into reverse with the power take off
(PTO) engaged.
Operating–in–Reverse
An interlock feature is provided that prevents the
Power Take Off (PTO) from operating while the
tractor is traveling in reverse. If the unit is shifted into
reverse while the mower blade or other PTO driven
attachment is engaged, the PTO will stop.
If you need to mow while in reverse gear or use other
PTO driven attachments (such as a snowthrower or
tiller), this operating–in–reverse interlock feature may
be temporarily deactivated. Do not mow while
backing up unless it is absolutely necessary.