Toro 30436, Operator'S Manual

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2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the neutral locks and
rotate them forward until in forward slot (Fig. 14).
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended. Before each use, check brake for
proper operation.
If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment
is required. Refer to Servicing the Brake on page
45.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Caution
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the brake handle rearward (Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
1. Parking brake lever
(released position) 2. Parking brake lever
(engaged position)
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake handle forward (Fig. 15).
Operating Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with the
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers engage and
disengage power to the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage the blade, press the Operator Presence
Control (OPC) levers against handle grips (Fig. 16).
2. Pull blade switch (PTO) up and release while holding
the OPC levers against handle grip.
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3
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Figure 16
1. Handle
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
4. Drive Lever
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to
disengage blades (Fig. 16).
The Safety Interlock System
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
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Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
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Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Caution