Toro 71198 Operator's Manual page 16

Operation
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A child or bystander could be backed over
by a riding mower with its blade(s)
engaged.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Blade contact will cause serious personal
injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
Always look backward and down before
backing up.
Use "Key Choice" switch only if you are
certain no children or other bystanders will
appear in the mowing area.
Always remove both the ignition and "Key
Choice" keys and put them in a safe place
out of the reach of children or unauthorized
users when leaving the unit unattended.
Figure 10
1. "Key Choice" switch
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Figure 11
1. Operating–in–Reverse light
Testing the Safety System
Test the safety 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. Move the ground speed selector into neutral "N."
Set the parking brake. Move the blade control
(PTO) to "ENGAGED." Now turn the ignition
key to "START"; the engine should not crank.
2. With the ground speed selector in neutral "N,"
move the blade control (PTO) to
"DISENGAGED" and release the parking brake.
Now turn the ignition key to "START"; the
engine should not crank.
3. With the ground speed selector in neutral "N,"
set the parking brake and move the blade control
(PTO) to "DISENGAGED." Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, release the
parking brake and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.
4. Put the PTO lever in the "disengage" position
and the gear shifter in neutral. Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, move the
PTO lever to the "engage" position, push in the
clutch and put the gear shifter in reverse. The
engine should stop.
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