Operating The Power Take Off (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 74295 Operator's Manual

4. Turn the ignition key to the off position and remove
the key (Figure 17).
5. Close the fuel shut off valve before
transporting or storing the machine. Refer
to Fuel System Maintenance (page 36).
Important: Make sure that the fuel shut off
valve is closed before transporting or storing
the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the
parking brake before transporting. 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 tractor 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 18).
1. PTO-On
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position
(Figure 18).

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 18
2. PTO-Off