Think Safety First; Using The Safety-Interlock System - Toro 75934 Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep
slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death, or drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
DANGER
Operating the machine while the roll bar is
down may lead to serious injury or death in
the event of a rollover.
Always keep the roll bar in the fully raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees
and near drop-offs or
water.
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3. Water
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, hands,
feet, and head.
1. Wear eye protection.
Using 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 blade-control switch (PTO) is disengaged.
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The motion-control levers are in the N
position.
The safety-interlock system also is designed to shut off
the engine when the traction controls are moved from
the locked position with the parking brake engaged or
if you rise from the seat when the PTO is engaged.
The hour meter has symbols to notify the user when
the interlock component is in the correct position.
When the component is in the correct position, a
triangle lights up in the corresponding square.
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Figure 10
2. Wear hearing protection.
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