Checking The Operation Of The Interlock Switches - Toro 04042 Operator's Manual

1. Neutral
2. Traction drive neutral &
reel drive off
4. Gradually increase the speed control setting until the
mower is traveling at the desired ground speed, drive
the mower out onto the green area, lower the front of
the mower down and commence operation.
Note: While mowing, you can move the speed control
to the Zero position. This will stop the machine with
the motor brake off, allowing you to pull the machine
rearwards to make course corrections. For more
information on the automatic motor brake, refer to
Automatic Motor Brake (page
Preparing the Machine for Transport
after Mowing
1. Drive off the green, reduce the speed to the Zero
position, disengage the reel drive and traction control
levers, and turn off the machine.
2. Empty the grass basket of clippings, install the grass
basket on the mower and commence the transport
operation.
Figure 33
3. Traction drive-engaged
(transport)
4. Traction drive & reel drive
engaged
20).
Checking the Operation of the
Interlock Switches
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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.
Checking the Operator-Presence
Control (OPC) Interlock
1. Push the kickstand down with your foot and pull up
on the handle support until the kickstand has rotated
forward, over center.
2. With the OPC released, attempt to engage the traction
lever (Figure 34). The traction lever should not engage.
If the traction lever engages, the interlock system needs
service. Correct the problem before operating.
1. Operator-presence control
(OPC)
2. Traction lever
3. With the OPC pressed and the traction lever engaged,
release the OPC
disengage. If the traction lever does not disengage, the
interlock system needs service. Correct the problem
before operating.
4. With the OPC pressed and the shift lever moved to the
left, engage the traction and reel drive, release the OPC
(Figure 34). The traction lever should disengage. If the
traction lever does not disengage, the interlock system
needs service. Correct the problem before operating;
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Figure 34
3. Brake lever
(Figure 34). The traction lever should