Checking The Interlock Switches - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

7. Install the bolt finger-tight.
8. Repeat steps 4 through
adjustment.
9. Torque all 3 bolts to 41 N∙m (30 ft-lb). Always
tighten the front bolt first.
Note:
Adjustments of more than 3.8 cm (1-1/2
inches) may require temporary assembly to an
intermediate height to prevent binding (e.g.,
changing from 3.1 to 7 cm (1.25 to 2.75 inches)
height of cut).
7 for each side
Checking the Interlock
Switches
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
CAUTION
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.
The interlock switches are designed to shut off the
machine when you rise from the seat when the
traction pedal is pressed. However, you may rise from
the seat while the engine is running and the traction
pedal is in the N
EUTRAL
continues to run when you disengage the PTO switch
and release the traction pedal, shut off the engine
before rising from the seat.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, lower the mower decks, and turn
the key to the O
2. Press the traction pedal and turn the key to the
O position.
N
Note:
If the engine cranks, there is a
malfunction in the interlock system. Correct this
malfunction before operating the machine.
3. Turn the key to the O
seat, and move the PTO switch to O
Note:
The PTO should not engage. If the
PTO engages, there is a malfunction in the
interlock system. Correct this malfunction before
operating the machine.
4. Engage the parking brake, start the engine and
allow the glow plugs to heat, then turn the key to
the O position and move the traction pedal out
N
of the N
EUTRAL
Note:
The InfoCenter displays "traction denied"
and the machine should not move. If the
machine does move, there is a malfunction in
the interlock system. Correct this malfunction
before operating the machine.
30
position. Although the engine
position.
FF
position, rise from the
N
.
N
position.