Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops); Understanding The Safety-Interlock System; Testing The Safety-Interlock System - Toro 74891 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Wear protective equipment for your eyes, ears, hands, and feet
when using this machine (Figure
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1. Wear eye protection.
Using the Rollover Protection
System (ROPS)
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll
bar installed and use the seat belt.
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is
removed.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
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2. Wear hearing protection.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
WARNING
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.
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the engine
from starting unless:
•
The blades are disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the P
The safety-interlock system also is designed to shut off the
engine whenever the control levers are out of the P
position and you rise from the seat.
Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety system does not operate as described
below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in the
P position, and move the blade-control switch to
ARK
the O position. Try starting the engine; the engine
N
should not start.
2. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control switch
to the O position. Move either motion control
FF
lever to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not start. Repeat with the
other motion-control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control switch
to the O position, and lock the motion-control levers
FF
in the P position. Start the engine. While the
ARK
engine is running, engage the blade-control switch, and
rise slightly from the seat; the engine should shut off.
4. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control switch
to the O position, and lock the motion-control levers
FF
in the P position. Start the engine. While the
ARK
engine is running, move the motion-control levers to
the center, unlocked position, engage the blade-control
switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine
should shut off.
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position.
ARK
ARK