Operating The Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 74177 Operator's Manual

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Figure 18
1. Fast
2. Slow
Stopping the Engine
1. Push the PTO to off (Fig. 18).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow and
fast positions (Fig. 18).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds (Fig. 19).
4. Turn the ignition key to off (Fig. 19).
5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
someone accidentally starting the machine before
transporting or storing machine.
6. Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before
transporting or storing machine.
Important Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel
leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before
transporting. Make sure to remove the key as the fuel pump
may run and cause the battery to lose charge.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Operating the Power Take Off
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(PTO)
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The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages
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power to the electric clutch.
Engaging the PTO
1. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on the
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2. Place the throttle in the fast position.
Figure 19
3. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to engage
1. Off
2. Run
3. Start
1. PTO—Off
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the Off position
(Fig. 20).

The Safety Interlock System

If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
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traction control levers and place in neutral.
(Fig. 20).
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Figure 20
Caution
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
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2. PTO—On