During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 72542TE Operator's Manual

1. The 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.
Note:
If the safety system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately.
1. Start the engine; refer to
(page 16).
2. Move the motion-control levers to the center,
unlocked position.
Note:
The blades/attachment should stop and
the engine should stop running.
3. Start the engine and disengage the parking
brake.
4. Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
5. Continue holding the motion-control lever in
the center, unlocked position and press the O
position on the PTO switch.
Note:
The clutch and blades/attachment should
engage.
6. Move or release the motion-control levers into
the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
Note:
The blades/attachment should stop and
the engine should continue to run.
7. Press the O position on the PTO switch and
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move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
8. Continue holding the motion-control lever in
the center, unlocked position and press the O
position on the PTO switch.
Figure 7
Starting the Engine
position.
Note:
The clutch and blades/attachment should
engage.
9. Press the O
Note:
The blades/attachment should stop.
10. With the engine running, press the O
on the PTO switch without holding either
motion-control lever to the center, unlocked
position.
Note:
The blades/attachment should not
engage.
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During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
•
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
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you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Ensure that you have good footing while using this
machine, especially when backing up.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
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block your view.
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position on the PTO switch.
FF
position
N