Operating The Blades; Testing The Safety Interlock System - Toro 74386 Operator's Manual

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Figure 14
1. Control panel
2. Ignition key—run position
3. Ignition key—start position 7. Choke control
4. Off
5. After the engine starts, push down on the Choke
control (Figure 14). If the engine stalls or hesitates,
pull up on the Choke control and let the engine run
for a few seconds. Then push down on the Choke
control. Repeat this as required.

Operating the Blades

The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power
to the mower blades. This switch controls power to any
attachments that draw power from the engine, including
the mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
Important: Do not engage the blades when parked
in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can occur.
1. Release pressure on the motion control levers and
place the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle
in the Fast position.
3. Pull up on the blade control switch to move it to the
On position and engage the blades (Figure 15).
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5. Run
6. Start
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1. Control panel
Disengaging the Blades
Push down on the blade control switch to move it to
the Off position and disengage the blades (Figure 16).
1. Control panel
Testing the Safety Interlock
System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described below, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in
park position, and move the blade control switch to
On. Try starting the engine; the engine should not
crank.
2. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off. Move either motion control lever
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Figure 15
2. Blade control switch—On
position
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Figure 16
2. Blade control switch—Off