Checking The Operation Of The Interlock Switches - Toro Greensmaster Flex 1820 Operator's Manual

2. Empty the grass basket of clippings, install the
grass basket on the machine, and commence
the transport operation.
Checking the Operation of
the Interlock Switches
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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.
Checking the Operator-Presence
Control (OPC) Interlock Switch
1. Push the kick stand down with your foot and pull
up on the handle support until the kickstand has
rotated forward, over center.
2. Start the engine.
3. With the OPC released, attempt to engage the
traction lever (Figure
should not engage. If the traction lever engages,
the interlock system needs service. Correct the
problem before operating; refer to
Traction Interlock Switch (page
1. Operator-presence control
(OPC)
2. Traction lever
31). The traction lever
Servicing the
31).
Figure 31
3. Brake lever
4. With the OPC pressed and the traction lever
engaged, release the OPC
traction lever should disengage. If the traction
lever does not disengage, the interlock system
needs service. Correct the problem before
operating; refer to
Interlock Switch (page
5. With the OPC pressed and the shift lever moved
to the left, engage the traction and reel drive,
release the OPC
should disengage. If the traction lever does not
disengage, the interlock system needs service.
Correct the problem before operating.; refer to
Servicing the Traction Interlock Switch (page 31)
or Adjusting the Reel Control (page
6. With the OPC pressed and the shift lever moved
to the left to engage the traction and reel drive,
move the shift lever to the right to disengage
the reel drive
disengage. If the reel drive does not disengage,
the interlock system needs service. Correct the
problem before operating.; refer to
Reel Control (page
7. Carefully lower the machine off the kickstand.
Checking the Traction Interlock
Switch
1. Push the kickstand down with your foot and pull
up on the handle support until the kickstand has
rotated forward, over center.
2. With the OPC pressed, the traction lever
engaged, and the engine controls in the starting
position (Figure
The engine should not start. If the engine starts,
the interlock switch needs service. Correct the
problem before operating. Refer to
Traction Interlock Switch (page
3. Carefully lower the machine off the kickstand.
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(Figure 31). The
Servicing the Traction
31).
(Figure 31). The traction lever
(Figure 31). The reel drive should
Adjusting the
35).
31). Attempt to start the engine.
Servicing the
31).
35).