Operating The Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

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 15 ).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow and
fast positions (Figure 14 ).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position (Figure 13).
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.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine 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 15).
1. PTO-On
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position
(Figure 15).

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 parking brake is engaged.
•
The power take off (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion control levers are in the neutral locked
position
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the
engine when the traction controls are moved from the locked
position with the parking brake engaged or if you rise from
the seat when the PTO is engaged.
The hour meter has symbols to notify the user when the
interlock component is in the correct position. When the
component is in the correct position, a triangle will light up
in the corresponding square.
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Figure 15
2. PTO-Off