Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

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The blade control switch (PTO) is disengaged.
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The motion control levers are in the neutral locked
position.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the
engine when the traction controls are moved from the locked
position with the parking brake 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.
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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.
1. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and move
the blade control switch (PTO) to on. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank.
2. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and move
the blade control switch (PTO) to off. Move either
motion control lever (out of neutral locked 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
blade control switch (PTO) to off and move the motion
control levers to neutral lock position. Now 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 stop.
4. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the
blade control switch (PTO) to off and move the motion
control levers to neutral lock position. Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, center either
motion control and move (forward or reverse); the
engine should stop. Repeat for other motion control.
Figure 21
5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move
the blade control switch (PTO) to off and move the
motion control levers to neutral lock position. 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 fast position for best performance. Always operate in the
full throttle position when mowing.
CAUTION
The machine can spin very rapidly. The operator
may lose control of the machine and cause personal
injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
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• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Using the Motion Control Levers
1. Motion control
lever-neutral lock position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
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Figure 22
4. Backward
5. Front of machine