Using The Safety Interlock System - Toro Sand Pro 2040Z Operator's Manual

Disengaging the Parking Brake
To disengage the parking brake, push downward on
the handle (Figure 21).
Figure 21
Using 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.
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The control handles are in the neutral-locked
position
The safety interlock system also stops the engine
when you move the control handles out of the
neutral-locked position while you are out of the seat or
while the parking brake is set.
The hour meter has symbols to notify you when the
interlock component is in the correct position. When
the component is in the correct position, a triangle
appears in the corresponding location
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1. Triangles appear when the interlock components are in the
Note:
on this machine.
Testing the Safety Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
If the safety interlock system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Toro Distributor
repair it immediately.
1.
2.
3.
4.
(Figure 22).
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Figure 22
correct position.
The PTO (power take-off) interlock is not used
Sit on the seat, move the control handles to the
neutral position, and engage the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Get off the seat and slowly move each control
handle forward and backward.
The engine should shut off in 1 to 3 seconds after
moving either control handle in either direction.
If it does not, correct the problem. Repeat steps
2 and 3 for the other control handle.
Sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake. Move either control handle out of the
neutral-locked position. Try starting the engine;
the engine should not crank. Repeat this step
for the other control handle.
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