Check Operation Of Interlock Switches - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual

Check Operation of Interlock Switches

CAUTION
Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily for proper operation. Replace any malfunc-
tioning switches before operating the machine.
Groundsmaster 360 machines with 2WD are equipped
with a Standard Control Module (SCM) to monitor inter-
lock switch operation. Groundsmaster 360 machines
with 4WD are equipped with a Toro Electronic Controller
(TEC) to monitor interlock switch operation. Information
on these electronic controllers is described in the Com-
ponent Testing section of this Chapter. Testing of individ-
ual interlock switches is included in the Component
Testing section of this Chapter.
NOTE: The Groundsmaster 360 is equipped with an in-
terlock switch on the parking brake. The engine will stop
if the traction control pedal is moved from the neutral
position with the parking brake engaged.
Groundsmaster 360
1. Make sure all bystanders are away from the area of
operation. Keep hands and feet away from cutting deck.
2. With the operator in the seat, the engine must not
start with either the PTO switch in the ON position or the
traction control pedal moved from the neutral position.
Diagnose and correct problem if machine does not oper-
ate properly.
3. With the operator in the seat, the traction control ped-
al in the neutral position, the parking brake off and the
PTO switch in the OFF position, the engine should start.
Lift off the seat and slowly move traction control pedal
from the neutral position, the engine should stop in one
(1) to three (3) seconds. Diagnose and correct problem
if machine does not operate properly.
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