Using The Safety-Interlock System; Positioning The Seat - Toro TimeCutter HD X4850 Operator's Manual

Using the Safety-Interlock
System
WARNING
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.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
The blade-control switch (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the N
position.
•
The parking brake is engaged.
The safety-interlock system also is designed to shut
off the engine whenever the control levers are out of
the N - position and you rise from the seat.
EUTRAL LOCK
Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not crank.
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position. Move either motion-control lever (out
of the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat for
other control lever.
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers to
the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
While the engine is running, release the parking
brake, engage the blade-control switch (PTO),
EUTRAL
position). Try starting the
position. Start the engine.
and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should
shut off.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers
to N
EUTRAL
While the engine is running, center either
motion-control lever and move it forward or
reverse; the engine should shut off. Repeat for
other motion-control lever.
5. Sit on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers to
N
EUTRAL
the engine should not crank.

Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward. Position
the seat where you have the best control of the
machine and are most comfortable
-
LOCK
N
FF
FF
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- position. Start the engine.
LOCK
- position. Try starting the engine;
LOCK
(Figure
Figure 9
FF
FF
9).
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