Using The Safety-Interlock System; Positioning The Seat - Toro TimeCutter HD ZX4800 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, hands, feet,
and head.
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1. Wear eye protection.
Using the Safety-Interlock
System
WARNING
If the 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 blade-control switch (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the N
position.
•
The parking brake is engaged.
The safety-interlock system also is designed to shut off
the engine whenever the control levers are out of the
N - position and you rise from the seat.
EUTRAL LOCK
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.
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2. Wear hearing protection.
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EUTRAL LOCK
1. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and move the
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
starting the engine; the engine should not crank.
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and move the
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
either motion-control lever (out of the N
position). Try starting the engine; the engine should
not crank. Repeat for other control lever.
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
move the motion-control levers to the N
position. Start the engine. 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
move the motion-control levers to N
position. Start the engine. While the engine is running,
center either motion-control lever and move it forward
or reverse; the engine should shut off. Repeat for other
motion-control lever.
5. Sit on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move the
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
move the motion-control levers to N
position. Try starting the engine; the engine should
not crank.

Positioning the Seat

The seat moves forward and backward. Position the seat
where you have the best control of the machine and are most
comfortable.
To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock the seat
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position. Try
N
position. Move
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EUTRAL
position, and
FF
EUTRAL
position, and
FF
EUTRAL
position, and
FF
EUTRAL
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