Testing The Safety Interlock System; Pushing The Machine Manually - Toro DH 210 Operator's Manual

Testing the Safety Interlock
System
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.
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety interlock system does
not operate as described below, have an Authorized
Service Dealer repair the safety interlock system
immediately. Do not operate the machine until it has
been repaired. While sitting in the seat, perform the
following checks:
1. Set the parking brake, shift the blade control
(PTO) knob to the Engage position, and turn
the ignition key to Start: The engine should not
crank.
2. Shift the blade control (PTO) knob to the
Disengage position, release the parking brake,
and turn the ignition key to Start: The engine
should not crank.
3. Set the traction pedal to the neutral position,
set the parking brake, shift the blade control
(PTO) knob to Disengage, and start the engine.
While the engine is running, release the parking
brake and rise slightly from the seat: The engine
should stop.
4. With the parking brake set, shift the blade
control (PTO) knob into the Disengage position,
put the traction control pedal in the Neutral
position, and start the engine. While the engine
is running, shift the blade control (PTO) knob
into the Engage position and put the traction
control pedal in the Reverse position: The
engine should stop.
5. With the parking brake set, shift the blade
control (PTO) knob into the Disengage position
and put the traction control pedal in the Neutral
position. Start the engine, shift the blade
control (PTO) knob into the Engage position,
and turn the KeyChoice key and release it:
The operating-in-reverse warning light should
illuminate.
6. Shift the blade control (PTO) knob to the
Disengage position: The operating-in-reverse
warning light should turn off.
Pushing the Machine
Manually
Important:
Always push the machine manually.
Never tow the machine because it may damage
the transaxle.
To Push the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blades (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Remove the grass collector; refer to
the Grass Collector (page
7. Push the drive control (located at the rear of the
machine), in to the Push position.
8. Release the parking brake.
Note:
This disengages the drive system and allows
the wheels to turn freely
1. Push position
To Operate the Machine
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Pull the drive control into the Operate position
(Figure 13) to engage the drive system.
Note:
The machine will not drive unless the
drive control is in the Operate position.
3. Install the grass collector; refer to
Grass Collector (page
16
Removing
31).
(Figure 13).
Figure 13
2. Operate position
Installing the
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