Operating The Blade-Control (Pto) Lever; The Safety-Interlock System - Toro 30632 Operator's Manual

1. Throttle control
2. Ignition switch
Operating the Blade-control
(PTO) Lever
The blade-control (PTO) lever engages and disengages the
power to the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Squeeze the operator presence control (OPC) levers
against the handles (Figure 9).
2. Push the blade-control (PTO) lever firmly forward
until it latches over the center (Figure 9).
3. Start the engine and repeat the procedure to engage the
mower blades if the operator presence control (OPC)
levers are released.
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
To disengage the blades, pull the blade-control lever rearward
all the way (Figure 9). The engine will stop when the OPC
levers are released with the blade-control lever engaged.
Figure 8
3. Choke
1. Operator Presence
Control (OPC) lever

The Safety-interlock System

CAUTION
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:
•
The blade-control (PTO) lever is disengaged.
•
The machine is shifted into the Neutral position.
•
The ignition key is in the Run position.
The safety-interlock system is designed to stop the engine
when:
•
The Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are released
when the transmission or the blades are engaged.
•
The ignition key is turned to the Off position.
•
The machine is shifted into gear without holding the
OPC levers.
•
The blade-control (PTO) lever is engaged without
holding the OPC levers.
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Figure 9
2. Power take-off lever (PTO)