Toro 30284, Operator'S Manual, Page: 16 / 64

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1. Handle 4. Pin in full speed forward
position
2. Neutral lock 5. Handle
3. Drive lever 6. Forward slot
Operating the Mower Blade
Control (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 9).
2. Pull the blade switch (PTO) up and release it while
holding the OPC levers against handle grip.
Figure 9
1. Handle 3. Blade control switch (PTO)
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC) 4. Drive Lever
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
Release the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to
stop the blades (Figure 9).
Note:
The engine will kill if the OPC levers are
released with the mower running and the speed control
lever is not in neutral position.
The Safety Interlock System
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 switch (PTO) is 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 switch (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.
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