Operating The Mower Blade Control Switch (Pto); The Safety Interlock System - Toro 74833 Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
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Operating the Mower Blade
Control Switch (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade Control Switch
(PTO)
Note: Engaging the blade control switch (PTO) with
the throttle position at half or less will cause excessive
wear to the drive belts.
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Disengaging the Blade Control Switch
(PTO)

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 the
engine from starting unless:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The blades are disengaged.
• The motion control levers are in the neutral lock
position.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the
engine when the control levers are out of the neutral
lock position with the parking brake on or if you rise
from the seat when the blades are engaged.
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