Toro Wheel Horse 523Dxi Operator's Manual page 24

Operation
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A child or bystander could be backed over
by a riding mower with its blade(s)
engaged.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Blade contact will cause serious personal
injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
Always look backward and down before
backing up.
Use "Key Choice" key only if you are
certain no children or other bystanders will
appear in the mowing area.
Always remove both the ignition and "Key
Choice" keys and put them in a safe place
out of the reach of children or unauthorized
users when leaving the unit unattended.
Figure 17
1. "Key Choice" key
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1. Operating–in–Reverse warning light
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system each time before you
use the machine. Do not operate the machine if the
safety system is not functioning properly. If the
safety system does not operate as described below,
have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately.
1. Fully depress the brake pedal. Pull the power
take–off (PTO) switch to ON. Now turn the
ignition key to START. The starter should not
crank.
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2. Push the power take–off (PTO) switch to OFF
and release the brake pedal. Now turn the
ignition key to START; the starter should not
crank.
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3. Fully depress the brake pedal and set the parking
brake. Push the PTO switch to OFF and rise
from the seat. Now turn the ignition key to
START. The starter should not crank.
4. Fully depress the brake pedal and set the parking
brake. Push the power take–off (PTO) switch to
OFF. Now start the engine. While the engine is
running, release the parking brake and rise
slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
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Figure 18
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