Operating Mower Blade Control (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 30292 Operator's Manual

Important Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go
of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope
may break or recoil assembly may be damaged.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to "SLOW" (Fig. 11).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
ignition key "OFF."
3. Turn the ignition key to "OFF" (Fig. 11).
Figure 11
1. Throttle lever
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
accidental starting before storing machine.
6. Close fuel shut off valve before storing machine.
Important
Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage
may occur.
Operating Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with the
blade control bail engages and disengages power to the
electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Fig. 12).
2. To engage blade, squeeze blade control bail against
upper control bar (Fig. 12).
3. Pull blade switch (PTO) up and release. Hold blade
control bail against control bar while operating.
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2. Ignition key
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4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if blade
control bail is released.
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Figure 12
1. Upper control bar
2. Blade control bail
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release blade control bail to disengage blades
(Fig. 12).

The Safety Interlock System

Caution
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
mower from starting unless the control bar is in the neutral
position and to prevent the blades from rotating when the
blade control is released.
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, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the
safety system immediately.
1. Set the machine on a flat, open area.
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3. Blade switch (PTO)