Understanding The Operator Presence Controls; Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro CT2240 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Operating the machine when the operator platform
latching mechanism is not fully engaged or is
malfunctioning could lead to serious injury.
Never operate the machine without first checking
that the operator platform latching mechanism is
fully engaged and in good working order.
Releasing the Platform
1. Move the locking latch handle towards the front of the
mower until the latch hooks clear the locking bar.
2. Raise the platform. The gas spring will provide
assistance.
Securing the Platform
1. Lower the platform carefully.
Note: The gas spring will provide assistance.
2. Move the locking latch handle toward the front of the
mower as the platform nears the fully lowered position.
Note: This ensures that the latch hooks clear the
locking bar.
3. Fully lower the platform and move the locking handle
toward the rear of the mower until the latch hooks fully
engage the locking bar.
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Understanding the Operator
Presence Controls
Note: The engine shuts off if you leave the seat without
engaging the parking brake.
Engine Start Lockout:You can start the engine only when
the forward/reverse travel pedal is in the N
the cutting unit drive switch is in the O
parking brake is engaged.
Engine Run Interlock: Once you start the engine, you must
be seated before you disengage the parking brake for the
engine to continue to run.
Cutting Unit Drive Lockout: The drive to the cutting units
is only possible when you are seated. If you rise from the seat
for a period of more than 1 second, a switch is activated and
the drive to the cutting units is automatically disengaged. To
engage the drive to the cutting units, you must return to the
seat, then operate the cutting unit drive switch to the O
position before moving it back to the O
off the seat for a brief moment during normal work, drive to
the cutting units is not affected.
You can start the engine only with the cutting unit drive
switch in the O position.
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WARNING
Operating the machine when the operator presence
controls are malfunctioning could result in personal
injury.
Do not operate the turf mower if the operator
presence controls are malfunctioning in any way.
Always replace damaged or worn parts and check
that they function correctly before operating the
machine.
CAUTION
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.
Starting and Shutting Off the
Engine
Important: You must bleed the fuel system before
starting the engine if you are starting the engine for the
first time, the engine has shut off due to lack of fuel, or
you have performed maintenance on the fuel system;
refer to Bleeding the Fuel System (page
position,
EUTRAL
position, and the
FF
FF
position. If you rise
N
37).