Using The Blade Control (Pto); The Safety System - Toro Wheel Horse 16–44 HXLE Operator's Manual

Operation

Using the Blade Control (PTO)

The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages
power to the blade(s).
Engaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the blade control (PTO) to "ENGAGED"
(Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Disengaged
2. Engaged
Disengaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2.
Move the blade control (PTO) to
"DISENGAGED" (Fig. 6).
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3. Blade control (PTO)

The Safety System

Understanding the Safety System
The safety system is designed to prevent the engine
from starting unless:
You are sitting on the seat and
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The brake pedal is depressed and
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The blade control (PTO) is "DISENGAGED"
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The safety system is designed to stop the engine if
you rise from the seat when the brake pedal is
released or the blade is "ENGAGED."
Testing the Safety System
Test the safety 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. Set the parking brake. Move the blade control
(PTO) to "ENGAGED." Now turn the ignition
key to "START"; the engine should not crank.
2.
Move the blade control (PTO) to
"DISENGAGED" and release the parking brake.
Now turn the ignition key to "START"; the
engine should not crank.
3.
Set the parking brake and move the blade control
(PTO) to "DISENGAGED." Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, release the
parking brake and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.