Testing The Safety Interlock System; Stopping The Engine; Driving - Toro SS 3200 Operator's Manual

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Figure 15
1. Control panel
Disengaging the Blades
Push down on the blade control switch to move it to
the Off position and disengage the blades (Figure 16).
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Figure 16
1. Control panel
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 below, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
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.
2. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off. Move either motion control lever
to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat with
the other motion control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers in
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2. Blade control switch—On
position
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2. Blade control switch—Off
the park position. Start the engine. While the engine
is running, engage the blade control switch, and rise
slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
4. 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.

Stopping the Engine

1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control
switch to Off (Figure 16).
2. Move the throttle lever to between Fast and half
throttle (Figure 14).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 13) and remove
the key.

Driving

Driving the machine benefits from an understanding of
what zero turn radius mower means. The drive wheels
turn independently, powered by hydraulic motors on
each axle; hence one side can turn in reverse while the
other turns forward causing the machine to spin rather
turn. This vastly improves the machine maneuverability
but may require some adjustment if the operator is
unfamiliar.
WARNING
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.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing the
throttle control in the Fast position can be best for
performance. For most applications, operating in the
full throttle position is desirable.
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