Operating The Mower Blade Control (Pto); The Safety-Interlock System - Toro 30071 Operator's Manual

Operating the Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) is used in conjunction with
the right motion-control lever to engage and disengage the
mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage the mower blades, move the right
motion-control lever to the center, unlocked position
(Figure 8).
2. Pull the blade-control switch (PTO) up and release it
while holding down the right motion-control lever in
the center, unlocked position.
1. Blade-control switch
(PTO)
2. Right motion-control lever
pushed down into the
center, unlocked position
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
The following are 2 options for disengaging the mower blades.
•
Push the blade-control switch (PTO) down to the Off
position.
•
Move the motion-control levers to the Neutral position
and move the right motion-control lever into the
Neutral-Lock position.
Figure 8
3. Right motion-control lever
in Neutral-Lock position
4. Left motion-control lever

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.
Understanding the Safety-Interlock
System
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the mower
blades from rotating unless:
•
The right motion-control lever is moved to the center,
unlocked position.
•
The blade-control switch (PTO) is pulled to the On
position.
The safety-interlock system is designed to stop the mower
blades if you move or release the right 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 Starting and Stopping the Engine (page
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Move the right motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
Note: The blades should not rotate.
4. Move the motion-control levers forward.
Note: The engine should kill.
5. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
6. Move the right motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
7. Continue holding the right motion-control lever in
the center, unlocked position and pull up on the
blade-control switch (PTO) and release.
Note: The clutch should engage and the mower
blades begin rotating.
8. Move or release the right motion-control lever into the
Neutral-Lock position.
Note: The blades should stop rotating.
9. Move the right motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
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