Using The Safety-Interlock System; Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Using the Safety-Interlock
System
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.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The power takeoff (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 lights up in the corresponding square.
Figure 16
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
If the safety system does not operate as described
below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the
safety system immediately.
1. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake
and move the PTO to O
engine; the engine should not crank.
2. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake
and move the PTO to O
motion-control lever (out of the N
position). Try starting the engine; the engine
should not crank. Repeat for other control lever.
3. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the PTO switch to O
motion-control levers to the N
position. Now start the engine. While the engine
is running, release the parking brake, engage
the PTO and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.
4. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the PTO switch to O
motion-control levers to the N
position. Now start the engine. While the engine
is running, center either motion control and
-
EUTRAL LOCK move (forward or reverse); the engine should
stop. Repeat for the other motion control.
5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
move the PTO switch to O
motion-control levers to N
Try starting the engine; the engine should not
crank.
Driving Forward or
Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the F
performance. Always operate in the F
position when mowing.
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may
lose control of machine and cause personal
g009612 injury or damage to machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Driving Forward
1. Release the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
22
. Try starting the
N
. Move either
FF
-
EUTRAL LOCK
and move the
FF
-
EUTRAL LOCK
and move the
FF
-
EUTRAL LOCK
and move the
FF
- position.
EUTRAL LOCK
position for best
AST
ULL THROTTLE
Adjusting the
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