Using The Safety-Interlock System - Toro 18745TE Operator's Manual

Using the Safety-Interlock
System
DANGER
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the machine could operate
unexpectedly, which will result in serious
injury or death.
• 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 prevents the PTO from
engaging unless you do the following:
•
Sit on the seat.
•
Press the O position on the PTO switch.
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Symbols display on the InfoCenter to notify the user
when each interlock component is in the correct
position.
Figure 21
1. The operator is off the seat.
2. One or both control levers are down in the center, unlocked
position.
3. The PTO switch is in the O
are engaged.
4. The parking brake is engaged.
5. Motion-control levers are in the N
6. The PTO switch is in the O
are not engaged.
position and the mower blades
N
position.
EUTRAL
position but the mower blades
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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, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair
the safety-interlock system immediately.
1. Sit on the seat and start the machine.
2. Verify that each safety-interlock icon in
21 displays on the InfoCenter when the interlock
is active and disappears when it is inactive.
3. Press the O
Note:
The mower blades should engage.
4. Rise slightly from the seat.
Note:
The blades should stop.
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5. Press the O
shut off the machine.
22
position on the PTO switch.
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Figure 22
Figure 23
position on the PTO switch and
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