Checking The Safety Interlock System - Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3400 Series Operator's Manual

longer than 10 seconds. After 10 seconds of
continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
6. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
before operating.
Important:
When the engine is started for
the first time, or after an overhaul of the
engine, operate the machine in forward and
reverse for one to two minutes. Turn the
steering wheel to the left and right to check
the steering response. Then shut the engine
off (see Stopping in Starting and Stopping
the Engine) and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Check for oil leaks, loose parts and
any other noticeable malfunctions.
Stopping the Machine
1. Move the throttle control to Slow, disengage
the raise/lower mow control, and move the
functional control to neutral.
2. Rotate the starter key to Off to shut the engine
off. Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valves before storing the
machine.
Checking 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 purpose of the safety interlock system is to
prevent operation of the machine where there is
possible injury to the operator or the machine.
•
The traction pedal is in neutral.
•
The functional control lever is in neutral.
The safety interlock system prevents the machine
from moving unless:
•
The parking brake is off.
•
The operator is seated.
•
The functional control lever is in Mow or Transport.
The safety interlock system prevents the reels from
operating unless the functional control lever is in the
Mow position.
Perform the following system checks daily to be sure
the interlock system is operating correctly:
1. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to
Neutral, move the functional control lever to
Neutral, and engage the parking brake.
2. Try to depress the traction pedal.
Note:
The pedal should not depress, which
means that the interlock system is operating
correctly. Correct the problem if it is not
operating properly.
3. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to
Neutral, move the functional control lever to
Neutral, and engage the parking brake.
4. Move the functional control lever to mow or
transport and try to start the engine.
Note:
The engine should not crank, which
means that the interlock system is operating
correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
5. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to
Neutral, move the functional control lever to
Neutral, and engage the parking brake.
6. Start the engine and move the functional control
lever to mow or transport.
Note:
The engine should kill, which means that
the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
7. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to
Neutral, move the functional control lever to
Neutral, and engage the parking brake.
8. Start the engine.
9. Release the parking brake, move the functional
control lever to mow, and rise from the seat.
Note:
The engine should kill, which means that
the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
10. Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to
Neutral, move the functional control lever to
Neutral, and engage the parking brake.
11. Start the engine.
12. Move the raise/lower mow control forward to
lower the cutting units. The cutting units should
lower but not start rotating.
Note:
If they do, the interlock system is not
operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
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