Operating The Mower Blade Control (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 30032 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 7).
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 two 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 7
in neutral lock position
4. Left motion control lever

The Safety Interlock System

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 , page .
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Move the right side motion control lever to the
center, un-locked position.The blades should not
rotate.
4. Move the motion control levers forward. 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. The blades should
stop rotating.
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