Stopping The Engine; Using The Safety Interlock System - Toro 71254 Operator's Manual

Figure 10
1. Choke
2. Fast
4. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the
Start position (Figure 11). When the engine starts,
release the key.
Figure 11
1. Start
2. On
Important: If the engine does not start after
30 seconds of continuous cranking, turn the
ignition key to Off and let the starter motor
cool; refer to Troubleshooting.
5. After the engine starts, slowly shift the throttle lever
to Fast (Figure 10). If the engine stalls or hesitates,
shift the throttle lever back to Choke for a few
seconds and then shift the throttle lever to Fast.
Repeat this step as required.

Stopping the Engine

1. Shift the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 10).
2. Turn the ignition key to Off, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and remove the key before leaving the
operating position. (Figure 11).
3. Slow
4. Throttle lever
3. Off
Using the Safety Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
CAUTION
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.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
• The transmission is in the Operate position.
• Your foot is off the traction control pedal.
• The blade control (PTO) is in the Disengage
position.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
engine if you do the following:
• You rise from the seat when you press the traction
control pedal.
• You rise from the seat while the blade control
(PTO) is in the Engage position.
The safety interlock system is designed to disengage the
blade control (PTO) if you shift the transmission into
Reverse while the blade control (PTO) is in the Engage
position.
Setting the KeyChoice Switch to
Operate in Reverse
An interlock feature on the tractor prevents the power
take-off (PTO) from operating when you back up the
tractor. If you shift the traction control switch into
Reverse with the blade control (PTO) engaged (i.e.,
with the mower blades or other attachment running),
the PTO disengages. Do not mow in reverse unless
it is absolutely necessary.
If you need to use the blade control (PTO) while
backing up, turn off the interlock feature using the
KeyChoice switch located near the seat bracket
(Figure 12).
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