Checking The Safety-Interlock System; Using The Hitch Lock - Toro GreensPro 1260 Operator's Manual

Important: Do not pull the recoil rope to the
limit or let go of the starter handle when the rope
is pulled out, because the rope may break or the
recoil assembly may be damaged.
7. When the engine has started, push the choke lever to
the position.
OFF
8. Move the throttle lever to the F
roller performance.
Shutting Off the Engine
1. After operating the machine, return the motion pedals
to the position and engage the parking brake.
NEUTRAL
2. Turn the engine speed to idle, and allow it to run for 10
to 20 seconds.
3. Turn the On/Off switch to the
4. Turn the fuel-shutoff valve to the
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.
Important: If the safety-interlock system does not
operate as described below, have an Authorized Toro
Distributor repair it immediately.
1. Engage the parking brake, ensure that the motion
pedals are in the
NEUTRAL
engine.
2. Sit on the seat.
3. With the parking brake engaged, gently press a
motion pedal down; the engine should shut off after
approximately 1 second.
4. With the engine running and the brake disengaged,
stand up and verify that the engine shuts off after 1
second.
Note: The safety-interlock system is also designed to shut
off the engine if the operator rises off the seat while the
machine is moving.
position, for best
AST
position.
OFF
position.
CLOSED
position, and start the

Using the Hitch Lock

Connecting the Machine to the Tow
Vehicle
Push down on the hitch-lock lever while inserting the hitch
assembly onto the tow-vehicle hitch. Release the lever when
the hitch and the hitch assembly are aligned
Important: Ensure that the lever returns to the Up
position and that the hitch and the hitch assembly are
engaged.
1. Hitch assembly (forward)
2. Hitch-lock lever (up)
Disconnecting the Machine from the
Tow Vehicle
Push down on the hitch-lock lever while removing the hitch
assembly from the tow-vehicle hitch
latch when the hitch and the hitch assembly are disengaged.
22
(Figure
Figure 24
3. Hitch assembly
(backward)
4. Hitch-lock lever (down)
(Figure 24). Release the
24).