New Vehicle Break-In; Checking The Interlock System; Operating Characteristics - Toro workman HDX-D 07368 Operator's Manual

New Vehicle Break–in
Your Workman is ready for work. To provide proper
performance and long vehicle life, follow these
guidelines for the first 100 operating hours.
• Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly
and be alert for indications of overheating in any
component of the vehicle.
• After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before shifting into gear.
• Avoid racing the engine.
• To ensure optimum performance of the brake
system, burnish (break–in) the brakes before use.
To burnish the brakes, bring the vehicle up to full
speed, apply the brakes to rapidly stop the vehicle
without locking up the tires. Repeat this 10 times,
waiting 1 minute between stops to avoid overheating
the brakes. This is most effective if the vehicle is
loaded with 1000 lb (454 kg).
• Vary vehicle speeds during operation. Avoid
excessive idling. Avoid fast starts and quick stops.
• A break–in oil for the engine is not required. The
original engine oil is the same type specified for
regular oil changes.
• Refer to the Maintenance section for any special
low hour checks.

Checking the Interlock System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The purpose of the interlock system is to prevent the
engine from cranking or starting unless the clutch pedal
is pressed.
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.
Note: Refer to Attachment Operator's Manual for
procedures on checking the attachment interlock
system.
Verifying the Clutch Interlock Switch
1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking
brake. Move the shift lever to the Neutral position.
Note: The engine will not crank if the hydraulic lift
lever is locked in the forward position.
2. Without pressing the clutch pedal, rotate the
ignition key clockwise to the Start position.
If the engine cranks or starts, there is a malfunction
in the interlock system that must be repaired before
operating the vehicle.
Verifying the Hydraulic Lift Lever
Interlock Switch
1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking
brake. Move the shift lever to the Neutral position
and ensure that the hydraulic lift lever is in the
center position.
2. Press clutch pedal.
3. Move the hydraulic lift lever forward and rotate the
ignition key clockwise to the start position.
If engine cranks or starts, there is a malfunction in
the interlock system that must be repaired before
operating vehicle.

Operating Characteristics

The vehicle is designed with safety in mind. It has four
wheels for added stability. It uses familiar automotive
style controls, including the steering wheel, brake pedal,
clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, and gear shifter. It is
important to remember, however, that this vehicle is
not a passenger car. It is a work vehicle and is designed
for off road use only.
The Workman vehicle is an off–highway
vehicle only, and is not designed, equipped, or
manufactured for use on public streets, roads
or highways.
The vehicle has special tires, low gear ratios, a locking
differential, and other features that give it extra traction.
These features add to the versatility of the vehicle but,
they can also get you into dangerous situations. You
must keep in mind that the vehicle is not a recreation
vehicle, it is not an all terrain vehicle, and, it is definitely
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