Checking The Safety-Interlock System; Ensuring Passenger Safety - Toro 07385 Workman HDX-D Operator's Manual

Checking the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The purpose of the safety-interlock system is to prevent the
engine from cranking or starting unless the clutch pedal is
pressed.
CAUTION
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.
Note: Refer to Attachment Operator's Manual for procedures
on checking the attachment interlock system.
Verifying the Clutch-Interlock Switch
1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the N
Note: The engine does not start if the hydraulic-lift
lever is locked in the forward position.
3. Without pressing the clutch pedal, rotate the ignition
key clockwise to the S
Note: If the engine cranks or starts, there is a
malfunction in the interlock system that must be
repaired before operating the machine.
Verifying the Hydraulic-Lift Lever
Interlock Switch
1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the N
ensure that the hydraulic-lift lever is in the center
position.
3. Press clutch pedal.
4. Move the hydraulic-lift lever forward and rotate the
ignition key clockwise to the S
Note: If engine cranks or starts, there is a malfunction
in the interlock system that must be repaired before
operating the machine.
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Ensuring Passenger Safety

Whenever you have a passenger riding in the machine, make
sure that he or she is wearing the seat belt and holding on
securely. Drive slower and turn less sharply because your
passenger does not know what you are going to do next and
may not be prepared for turning, stopping, accelerating, and
bumps.
You and your passenger should remain seated at all times,
keeping arms and legs inside the vehicle. The operator should
keep both hands on steering wheel, whenever possible, and
the passenger should use the hand holds provided
26 and Figure 27).
1. Passenger-hand hold
1. Hand hold and hip restraint
Never allow passengers in the cargo box or on any
attachments. The vehicle is meant to have 1 driver and only
1 passenger.
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Figure 26
2. Storage compartment
Figure 27
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