Checking The Safety-Interlock System - Toro 04510 Operator's Manual

A. Move the throttle lever to the F
and momentarily engage the reels by moving
the raise/lower mow control lever forward. The
cutting units should drop and all the reels should
turn.
B. Move the raise/lower mow control lever rearward.
The cutting reels should stop and the cutting units
should raise to the full transport position.
C. Set the brake to keep the machine from moving,
and operate the traction pedal through the
forward and reverse positions.
D. Continue the above procedure for 1-2 minutes.
Move the functional-control lever to the N
position, lock the parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
E. Check for oil leaks and tighten the hydraulic
fittings if any are found.
Note: When the machine is new and the bearings
and reels are tight, it is necessary to use the F
throttle lever position for this check. A fast
throttle setting may not be required after the
break-in period.
Note: If oil leaks continue to appear, contact
your Authorized Toro Distributor for assistance
and, if necessary, replacement parts.
Important: A trace of oil on the motor or
wheel seals is normal. Seals require a small
amount of lubrication to perform properly.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the S
disengage the raise/lower mow control, and move the
functional-control lever to the N
2. Rotate the starter key to the O
engine off. Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valves before storing the
machine.
Checking the Safety-Interlock
System
CAUTION
If the 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.
position
AST
EUTRAL
AST
position,
LOW
position.
EUTRAL
position to shut the
FF
The purpose of the safety-interlock system is to prevent
operation of the machine where there is possible injury to the
operator or damage to the machine.
•
The traction pedal is in the N
•
The functional-control lever is in the N
The safety-interlock system prevents the machine from
moving unless:
•
The parking brake is off.
•
The operator is seated.
•
The functional-control lever is in the M
the T position.
RANSPORT
The safety-interlock system prevents the reels from operating
unless the functional-control lever is in the M
Perform the following system checks daily to ensure that the
interlock system is operating correctly:
1. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the N
position, move the functional-control lever to the
N position, and engage the parking brake.
EUTRAL
2. Try to press the traction pedal.
The pedal should not press, which means that the
interlock system is operating correctly. Correct the
problem if it is not operating properly.
3. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the N
position, move the functional-control lever to the
N position, and engage the parking brake.
EUTRAL
4. Move the functional-control lever to the M
or the T
RANSPORT
The engine should not turn-over or start, which means
that the interlock system is operating correctly. Correct
the problem if it is not operating properly.
5. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the N
position, move the functional-control lever to the
N position, and engage the parking brake.
EUTRAL
6. Start the engine and move the functional-control lever
to the M position or the T
OW
The engine should kill, which means that the interlock
system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
7. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the N
position, move the functional control lever to the
N position, and engage the parking brake.
EUTRAL
8. Start the engine.
9. Release the parking brake, move the functional control
lever to the M
OW
The engine should shut off, which means that the
interlock system is operating correctly. Correct the
problem if it is not operating properly.
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position.
EUTRAL
EUTRAL
position or
OW
position.
OW
OW
position and try to start the engine.
position.
RANSPORT
position, and rise from the seat.
position.
EUTRAL
EUTRAL
position
EUTRAL
EUTRAL