The Safety Interlock System; Operating-In-Reverse - Toro 71226 Operator's Manual

Operation

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 clutch/brake pedal is depressed
The blade control (PTO) is "DISENGAGED"
The safety system is designed to stop the engine if:
You rise from the seat when the clutch/brake
pedal is released.
You rise from the seat when the blade control
(PTO) is "ENGAGED."
You shift into reverse with the power take off
(PTO) engaged and the operating-in-reverse
interlock activated.

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 engine 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 no
operating-in-reverse interlock may be temporarily
deactivated.
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Before deactivating this interlock, 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 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 no
operating-in-reverse interlock by turning the Key
Choice switch (Fig. 11), located on the seat bracket
on the right hand side just below the seat, after
engaging the blade (PTO). A red light on the front
console (Fig. 12) will turn on as a reminder that the
no operating-in-reverse interlock has been
deactivated. Once the interlock is deactivated it stays
in this mode—with your mower blade or PTO-driven
attachment operating whenever you back up—and the
console light stays on until either the blade (PTO) is
disengaged, or the engine is turned off.
Note: Do not insert the "Key Choice" key
unless it is absolutely necessary to
mow in reverse or operate an
attachment. The "Key Choice" key
should also be removed from the unit
if it will be operated by someone other
than a responsible, experienced
operator. This will prevent the unit
from operating in reverse with the
mower blade or other PTO attachment
engaged. Always remove both the
ignition and the "Key Choice" keys
and put them in a safe place out of the
reach of children when leaving the unit
unattended.