Toro TimeCutter SWX 5050, Operator'S Manual

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Note:
The blades should remain engaged.
20. Push the PTO switch to the off position.
Note:
The blades should turn off and the reverse
warning light should turn off.
21. Engage the parking brake by pushing SmartPark switch
to the On position.
Note:
The brake should engage and the brake light
should be on.
22. Push and release the traction pedal in either the forward
or reverse direction.
Note:
The brake should disengage and the brake light
should turn off.
23. Raise from the seat, and push the traction pedal to
either the forward or reverse direction.
Note:
The engine should kill.
Starting the Engine
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter motor for
more than 5 seconds can damage the starter motor. If
the engine fails to start, wait 10 seconds before operating
the engine starter again.
Sit down on the seat and ensure the parking brake is set
(
Figure 11 ).
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Figure 11
Operating the Parking Brake
(SmartPark
™ )
The parking brake is activated electronically.
Engage the parking brake by one of the following actions:
•
Pressing the SmartPark
™
switch to the On position
( Figure 5 ).
•
The parking brake engages automatically when the
operator leaves the seat and the traction control pedal is
in the neutral position.
•
The parking brake automatically engages 5 to 6 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to the Off position (if
not already engaged).
Disengage the parking brake by one of the following actions:
•
Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse.
•
Pressing the brake switch to the Off position ( Figure 5 ).
Operating the Blades
The blade-control switch, represented by a power take-off
(PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower
blades. This switch controls power to any attachments that
draw power from the engine, including the mower deck and
cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
Important:
Do not engage the blades when parked in
tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can occur.
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in the
Fast position.
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Figure 12
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