Toro 30069, Operator'S Manual

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Operating the Mower Blade
Control Knob (PTO)
The blade control knob (PTO) is used in conjunction
with the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to
engage and disengage the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage blades, squeeze the Operator Presence
Control (OPC) levers against handle grips
(Figure 12).
2. Pull blade control knob (PTO) up. Hold the OPC
levers against handle grip.
Note:
Releasing the OPC levers with the mower
blades running will kill the engine.
3. Restart the engine and repeat the procedure to
engage the mower blades if the operator presence
control (OPC) levers are released.
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Figure 12
1. Throttle lever 4. Drive Lever
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC) 5. Blade control knob (PTO)
3. Handle
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
The mower blades can be disengaged by one of the
following steps.
1. Push the blade control knob (PTO) down to off
(Figure 12).
2. Releasing the Operator Presence Control (OPC)
levers will kill the engine and stop the blades
(Figure 12) with the blade control lever engaged.
The Safety Interlock System
CAUTION
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
mower from starting unless:
• The blade control knob (PTO) is pushed off.
• The speed control lever is in neutral.
The safety interlock system is designed to kill the
engine when:
• The Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are
released with the mower engaged and/or the speed
control is out of neutral.
• The speed control lever is shifted out of neutral
without holding OPC levers or with the brake
engaged.
• The blade control knob (PTO) is pulled up without
holding the OPC levers.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately.
WARNING
While testing the safety interlock system, the
machine may move forward and cause personal
injury or property damage.
• Perform the safety interlock test in an open
area.
• Ensure no one is standing in front of the
machine while performing the safety interlock
test.
1. Set the neutral locks and place speed control lever
in neutral.
2. Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the
Engine.
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