Think Safety First; Understanding The Safety-Interlock System; Testing The Safety-Interlock System - Toro TimeCutter SS 4225 Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes
can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death, or
drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
1. Safe zone—use the
TimeCutter here
2. Use a walk-behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
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3. Water
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, hands, feet,
and head is recommended.
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1. Wear safety glasses.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
WARNING
If the 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.
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the engine
from starting unless:
•
The blades are disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the P
The safety-interlock system also is designed to stop the engine
whenever the control levers are out of the P
you rise from the seat.
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 the
P position, and move the blade-control switch to
ARK
the O position. Try starting the engine; the engine
N
should not crank.
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2. Wear hearing protection.
position.
ARK
position and
ARK