Using The Safety Interlock System - Toro 70186 Operator's Manual

4. Push the drive control rod in and slide it to the left to
lock it in place (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Push position
Note: This disengages the drive system and allows the
wheels to turn freely.
5. Lower the grass collector.
6. Disengage the parking brake.
Note: To operate the machine: Raise the grass collector,
slide the drive control rod the the right and pull it out, and
then lower the grass collector.
Using 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.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
• You are sitting on the seat.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The blade control (PTO) lever is in the Disengage
position.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the engine if
you do the following:
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2. Operate position
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• You rise from the seat when the brake pedal is released.
• You rise from the seat when the blade control (PTO)
lever is in the Engage position.
• You shift into reverse while the blade control (PTO)
lever is in the Engage position and the
operating-in-reverse interlock is not deactivated.
Setting the KeyChoice
Operate in Reverse
An interlock feature on the machine prevents the power
take-off (PTO) from operating when you back up the
machine. If you put the traction control pedal into Reverse
with the PTO engaged (i.e., with mower blades or other
attachment running), the engine will stop. Do not mow in
reverse unless it is absolutely necessary.
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 (Fig. 10).
Danger
You could back over a child or bystander while the
mower blade or other attachment is engaged and
cause serious injury or death.
• Do not mow in reverse unless 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 unit unattended.
1. Engage the blade (PTO).
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