Operating The Mower Blade Control (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 30071 Operator's Manual

Operating the Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) is used in conjunction with
the right side motion control lever to engage and disengage
the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage the mower blades, move the right side
motion control lever to the center, un-locked position
(Figure 8).
2. Pull the blade control switch (PTO) up and release it
while holding down the right side motion control lever
in the center, un-locked position.
1. Blade control switch (PTO) 3. Right motion control lever
2. Right side motion control
lever pushed down into the
center, un-locked position
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
The following are 2 options for disengaging the mower blades.
•
Push the blade control switch (PTO) down to the off
position.
•
Move the motion control levers to neutral and move
the right side motion control lever into the neutral lock
position.
Figure 8
in neutral lock position
4. Left motion control lever

The Safety Interlock System

CAUTION
If 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.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the mower
blades from rotating unless:
•
The right side motion control lever is moved to the
center, un-locked position.
•
The blade control switch (PTO) is pulled on.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the mower
blades if you move or release the right side motion control
lever into the neutral lock position.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: If the safety system does not operate as described
below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately.
1. Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the
Engine in Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 13).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Move the right side motion control lever to the center,
un-locked position.
Note: The blades should not rotate.
4. Move the motion control levers forward.
Note: The engine should kill.
5. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
6. Move the right side motion control lever to the center,
un-locked position.
7. Continue holding the right side motion control lever in
the center, un-locked position and pull up on the blade
control switch (PTO) and release. The clutch should
engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
8. Move or release the right side motion control lever into
the neutral lock position.
Note: The blades should stop rotating.
9. Move the right side motion control lever to the center,
un-locked position.
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