Disengaging The Blades; Understanding The Safety Interlock System; Stopping The Engine - Toro TimeCutter Z4200 Operator's Manual

Figure 11
1. Control panel 2.
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Blade control switch--On
position
Disengaging the Blades
Push the blade control svdtch to Off to disengage the
blades (Figure 12).
1. Control panel
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Figure 12
2. Blade control switch--Off
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control
svdtch to Off (Figure 12).
2. Move the throttle lever to between Fast and half
throttle (Figure 10).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 9).
4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent
the possibility of someone accidentally starting the
machine before transporting or storing the machine.
The Safety Interlock System
If 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 blades are disengaged.
• The motion control levers are in the park position.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop
the engine when the control levers are out of the park
position and you rise from the seat when the blades
are engaged.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described belov_, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety system immediatel>
1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in
park position, and move the blade control switch
to On. Try starting the engine; the engine should
not crank.
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While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
svdtch to Off. Move either motion control lever
to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat vdth
the other motion control lever.
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While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers in
the park position. Start the engine. While the engine
is running, engage the blade control svdtch, and rise
slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers
in the park position. Start the engine. While the
engine is running, move the motion control levers
to the center, unlocked position, engage the blade
control switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.
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