Toro ProLine 30180, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
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Operating Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with
the blade control bail engages and disengages power
to the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Pull on the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Fig. 20).
2. To engage blade, squeeze blade control bail
against upper control bar
3. Press rocker switch forward “ON”. Hold blade
control bail against control bar while operating.
4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if
blade control bail is released.
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Figure 20
1. Upper control bar
2. Blade control bail
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Releasing blade control bail to disengage blades
(PTO) (Fig. 20).
2. Or push the blade control switch (PTO) to the
“OFF”position (Fig. 20).
The Safety Interlock System
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
mower blades from rotating unless:
•
The control bail is depressed
•
The blade control switch (PTO) is pressed “ON”
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the
mower blades if you release the blade control bail.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described below, have an Authorized
Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. Set the parking brake and start the engine :refer
to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 22
2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper
control bar. The blades should not rotate.
3. Then continue holding the blade control bail and
press the rocker switch forward. The clutch
should engage and the mower blades begin
rotating.
4. Release the blade control bail. The blades should
stop rotating.
5. Then push the blade control switch (PTO) to
“ON” without holding the blade control bail.
The blades should not rotate.