Performing Daily
Maintenance
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page 38)
.
Checking the Interlock
Switches
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
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.
Important:
If your machine fails any of the
interlock switch checks, contact your authorized
Toro distributor.
Preparing the Machine
1.
Drive the machine slowly to an open area.
2.
Lower the cutting units, shut off the engine, and
engage the parking brake.
Checking the Traction Pedal
Start-Interlock
1.
Sit in the operator’s seat.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Press the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE
position.
4.
Press the traction pedal.
5.
Rotate the key to the S
TART
position.
Note:
The starter should not crank the engine
with the traction pedal pressed.
Checking the PTO-Start Interlock
1.
Sit in the operator’s seat.
2.
Press the PTO switch to the E
NGAGE
position.
3.
Start the engine.
Note:
The engine should not start with the PTO
switch in the E
NGAGE
position.
Checking the PTO-Run Interlock
1.
Sit in the operator’s seat.
2.
Press the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE
position.
3.
Start the engine.
4.
Rise from the seat.
5.
Press the PTO switch to the E
NGAGE
position.
Note:
The PTO should not run when you are
out of the operator’s seat.
Checking the Parking Brake and
Traction Pedal Run-Interlock
1.
Sit in the operator’s seat.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Press the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE
position.
4.
Keep your foot off the traction pedal.
5.
Start the engine.
6.
Press the traction pedal.
Note:
The engine should shut off when the
parking brake is engaged and the traction pedal
is pressed.
Adjusting the Seat
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Figure 43
1.
Armrest adjusting knob
4.
Weight adjusting lever
2.
Seat back adjusting lever
5.
Weight gauge
3.
Fore and aft adjusting
lever
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