Toro 70185 Operator's Manual page 16

• You shift into reverse while the blade control
(PTO) lever is in the Engage position and the
operating-in-reverse interlock is not deactivated.
• You remove the grass collector or the rear deflector
when the blade control (PTO) lever is in the Engage
position.
Setting the KeyChoice® Switch to
Operate in Reverse
An interlock feature on the machine prevents the power
take-off (PTO) from operating when you back up the
machine. If you put the traction control pedal into
Reverse with the PTO engaged (i.e., with mower blades
or other attachment running), the engine will stop. 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 14).
Figure 14
1. KeyChoice switch
DANGER
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 absolutely
necessary.
• Do not insert the KeyChoice key unless it is
absolutely necessary.
• Always look backward and down before
backing up.
• Use the KeyChoice switch only if you are
certain 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
leaving the unit unattended.
1. Engage the blade (PTO).
2. Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch (Figure 14).
3. Turn the KeyChoice key.
Note: A red light on the front console (Figure 15)
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 (model 70185 only) .
5. Put the traction control pedal into Reverse and
complete your task (model 70186 only).
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Figure 15