Operating The Mower Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 30074 Operator's Manual

3. Turn the ignition key to off (Figure 8).
1. Throttle lever
4. Set the parking brake and remove key.
5. Pull the wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
accidental starting before storing machine.
6. Close the fuel shut off valve before storing machine.
Important: Make sure the fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing machine, as
fuel leakage may occur.
Operating the Mower Power
Take Off (PTO)
The power take off switch (PTO) in conjunction with the
blade control bail engages and disengages power to the
electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Figure 9).
2. To engage the blades, squeeze blade control bail against
the upper control bar (Figure 9).
3. Pull the power take off switch (PTO) up and release.
Hold the blade control bail against the upper control
bar while operating.
4. Repeat the procedure to engage the mower blades if
the blade control bail is released.
Figure 8
2. Ignition key
1. Upper control bar
2. Blade control bail
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
Release the blade control bail to disengage the blades
(Figure 9).

The Safety Interlock System

CAUTION
If the 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 mower
blades from rotating unless:
•
The control bail is pressed against the upper control bar.
•
The power take off switch (PTO) is pulled on.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the mower
blades if you release the blade control bail.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine
each time.
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Figure 9
3. Power take off switch
(PTO)