Breaking In A New Machine; Using The Safety-Interlock System - Toro GrandStand TURBO FORCE 74513 Operator's Manual

Breaking in a New Machine

New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.
Using the Safety-Interlock
System
WARNING
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
PTO from engaging unless you do 1 of the following:
•
Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
•
Pull the PTO switch to the O
The safety-interlock system is designed to stop
the blades/attachment if you move or release
both motion-control levers into the N
position.
The hour meter has symbols to notify the user
when each interlock component is in the correct
position. When the component is in the correct
position, a triangle lights up in the corresponding
square (Figure 7).
1. The triangles light up when the interlock components are
in the correct position.
position.
N
EUTRAL
Figure 7
Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety-interlock system before you use the
machine each time.
Note:
If the safety system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately.
1. Start the engine; refer to
Switch (page
2. Move the motion-control levers to the center,
unlocked position.
Note:
the engine should stop running.
3. Start the engine and disengage the parking
brake.
4. Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
5. Continue holding the motion-control lever in the
center, unlocked position, pull up on the PTO
switch, and release the switch.
Note:
engage.
6. Move or release the motion-control levers into
the N
EUTRAL
Note:
the engine should continue to run.
-
LOCK
7. Push the PTO switch down and move either
motion-control lever to the center, unlocked
position.
8. Continue holding the motion-control lever in the
center, unlocked position, pull up on the PTO
switch, and release the switch.
Note:
engage.
9. Push the PTO switch down to the O
Note:
10. With the engine running, pull up the PTO
switch and release it without holding either
motion-control lever to the center, unlocked
position.
Note:
engage.
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Operating the Ignition
16).
The blades/attachment should stop and
The clutch and blades/attachment should
- position.
LOCK
The blades/attachment should stop and
The clutch and blades/attachment should
The blades/attachment should stop.
The blades/attachment should not
position.
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