Operating The Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System; Operating-In-Reverse - Toro 72049 Operator's Manual

Operating the
Power Take Off (PTO)
The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
While the ignition key is in "RUN" or "LIGHTS"
position and the power take off (PTO) is engaged
"ON", the PTO light, in the Indicator Module, will be
"ON". When this light is "ON" it is a reminder; the
starter will not crank and to turn the off PTO before
getting off.
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Depress the clutch and brake pedals to stop the
machine.
2. Pull the power take off (PTO) to "ON" (Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1. Off-Disengaged
Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Depress the clutch and brake pedals to stop the
machine.
2. Push the power take off (PTO) to "OFF"
(Fig. 8).
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2. On-Engaged

The Safety Interlock System

Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
You are sitting on the seat
The brake pedal is depressed
The power take off (PTO) is "OFF"
On gear drive models the speed selector lever
must be in "N" neutral.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
engine if you rise from the seat when the brake pedal
is released or the power take off (PTO) is "ON".
Operating–in–Reverse
An interlock feature is provided that prevents the
Power Take Off (PTO) from operating while the
tractor is traveling in reverse. If the unit is shifted
into reverse while the mower blade or other PTO
driven attachment is engaged, the PTO will stop.
Do not mow while backing up unless it is
absolutely necessary. If you need to mow while in
reverse gear or use other PTO driven attachments
(such as a snowthrower or tiller), this
operating–in–reverse interlock feature may be
temporarily deactivated.
Before deactivating this feature, be sure there are no
children present on or near the property where you are
using the tractor, and that none are likely to appear
while you are mowing or operating an attachment.
Be extra observant after you have chosen to
deactivate the interlock feature because the sound of
the tractor's engine might prevent you from being
aware that a child or a bystander has entered the area
where you are operating the tractor.
If you are certain that you can safely mow in reverse
or operate an attachment, deactivate the
operating–in–reverse interlock feature by turning the
Operation
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