Driving The Machine Forward Or Backward - Toro Z Master Commercial 3000 Series Operator's Manual

Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless the following occurs:
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The blade-control switch (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the N
position
The safety-interlock system also is designed to shut
off the engine when the traction controls are moved
from the L position with the parking brake
OCKED
engaged or if you rise from the seat when the PTO
is engaged.
The hour meter has symbols to notify the user when
the interlock component is in the correct position.
When the component is in the correct position, a
triangle will light up in the corresponding square.
Figure 18
1. Triangles light up when the interlock components are in the
correct position
Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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.
-L
EUTRAL OCK
1. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not start.
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position. Move either motion-control lever (out
of the N
engine; the engine should not start. Repeat for
other control lever.
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers to
the N
While the engine is running, release the parking
brake, engage the blade-control switch (PTO),
and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should
shut off.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers
to N
While the engine is running, center either
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motion-control lever and move it forward or
reverse; the engine should shut off. Repeat this
step for other motion-control lever.
5. Sit on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers to
N
the engine should not start.
Driving the Machine
Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the
performance. Always operate in the full throttle
position when mowing.
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- position). Try starting the
EUTRAL LOCK
- position. Start the engine.
EUTRAL LOCK
- position. Start the engine.
EUTRAL LOCK
- position. Try starting the engine;
EUTRAL LOCK
FAST
N
FF
FF
FF
FF
position for best