Testing The Safety Interlock System - Toro 71257 Operator's Manual

Figure 15
1. KeyChoice switch
You could back over a child or bystander while
the mower blade or other attachment is engaged
and cause serious injury or death.
• Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary.
• Do not insert the KeyChoice key unless it is
absolutely necessary.
• Always look backward and down before
backing up the tractor.
• Use the KeyChoice switch only if you are
certain that no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
• Be very observant after deactivating the
interlock because the sound of the engine
may prevent you from noticing that a child
or bystander has entered the work area.
• Always remove both the ignition and
KeyChoice keys and put them in a safe place
out of the reach of children or unauthorized
users when you leave the tractor unattended.
1. Engage the blade (PTO).
2. Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch (Figure 15).
3. Turn the KeyChoice key.
Note: A red light on the front console (Figure 16)
turns on, indicating that the interlock is disabled.
1. Operating-in-reverse light
4. Shift the ground speed lever into Reverse and
complete your task.
5. Disengage the blade (PTO) to activate the interlock.
6. Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place
out of the reach of children.
Testing the Safety Interlock
System
If the safety interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the tractor 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 tractor.
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
tractor each time. If the safety interlock system does not
operate as described below, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety interlock system immediately.
While sitting in the seat, perform the following checks:
1. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral, set the
parking brake, shift the blade control (PTO) lever
to Engage, and turn the ignition key to Start: The
engine should not crank.
2. With the ground speed lever in Neutral, shift
the blade control (PTO) lever to the Disengage
position, release the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to Start: The engine should not crank.
3. With the ground speed lever in Neutral, set the
parking brake, shift the blade control (PTO) lever to
Disengage, and start the engine. While the engine is
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Figure 16