Testing The Safety Interlock System; Pushing The Tractor Manually - Toro 71255 Operator's Manual

If you need to use the blade control (PTO) while
backing up, turn off the interlock feature using the
KeyChoice switch located near the seat bracket
(Figure 12).
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Figure 12
1. KeyChoice switch
DANGER
You could back over a child or bystander while the
mower blades or other attachment is engaged and
cause serious injury or death.
• Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary.
• Do not insert the KeyChoice key unless it is
absolutely necessary.
• Always look backward and down before backing
up.
• Use the KeyChoice switch only if you are
certain no children or other bystanders will
enter the mowing area.
• Be very observant after deactivating the
interlock because the sound of the engine
may prevent you from noticing that a child or
bystander has entered the work area.
• Always remove both the ignition and KeyChoice
keys and put them in a safe place out of the
reach of children or unauthorized users when
leaving the tractor unattended.
1. Engage the blade control (PTO).
2. Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch (Figure 12).
3. Turn the KeyChoice key.
Note: A red light on the front console (Figure 5)
turns on, indicating that the interlock is disabled.
4. Shift the traction control switch into Reverse and
complete your task.
5. Disengage the blade control (PTO) to activate the
interlock.
6. Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place
out of the reach of children.
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Testing the Safety Interlock
System
CAUTION
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the tractor 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 tractor.
• Replace switches every 2 years regardless of
whether they are operating properly or not.
Test the safety system before you use the tractor each
time. If the safety interlock system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety interlock system immediately. While
sitting in the seat, perform the following checks:
1. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Engage and turn
the ignition key to Start: The engine should not
crank.
2. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, remove
your foot from the traction control pedal, and start
the engine. While the engine is running, shift the
blade control (PTO) switch to Engage and move
the traction control pedal to Reverse: The blade
control (PTO) should disengage.
3. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, engage
the traction control pedal with your foot, and start
the engine: The engine should not start.
4. With the blade control (PTO) in the Disengage
position, remove your foot from the traction control
pedal. Start the engine, shift the blade control
(PTO) switch to Engage, and turn the KeyChoice
key and release it: The operating-in-reverse warning
light should illuminate.
5. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage: The
operating-in-reverse warning light should turn off.

Pushing the Tractor Manually

Important: Always push the tractor manually.
Never tow the tractor because you may damage
the transaxle.
To Push the Tractor
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
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