Operating The Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 74274 Operator's Manual

Important: Use starting cycles of no more than
30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
Note: Do not use fuel left over from the summer.
Use only fresh winter grade diesel fuel.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake (Figure 14 ).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow
and fast positions (Figure 13 ).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position (Figure 12).
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Remove the key to prevent possibility of someone
accidentally starting the machine before transporting
or storing machine.
6. Close the fuel selector valve before transporting or
storing the machine.
Important: Make sure that the fuel selector
valve is closed before transporting or storing
the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the
parking brake before transporting.
Important: Make sure to remove the key as
the fuel pump may run and cause the battery
to lose charge.
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
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the PTO
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm up 5
to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on the
traction control levers and place in neutral.
3. Place the throttle in the fast position.
Note: Engaging the PTO with the throttle at the
half or less position will cause excessive wear to the
drive belts.
4. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to
engage it (Figure 14).
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1. PTO-On
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position
(Figure 14).

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
engine from starting unless:
• You are sitting on the seat.
• The parking brake is engaged.
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Figure 14
2. PTO-Off