Toro GrandStand 71504 - During Operation; During Operation Safety

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1. The triangles light up when the interlock components are
in the correct position.
T esting the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval : Before each use or daily
T est the safety-interlock system before you use the
machine each time.
Note: If the safety system does not operate as
described below , have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately .
1. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine
( page 17 ) .
2. Move the motion-control levers to the center ,
unlocked position.
Note: The blades/attachment should stop and
the engine should stop running.
3. Start the engine and disengage the parking
brake.
4. Move either motion-control lever to the center ,
unlocked position.
5. Continue holding the motion-control lever in
the center , unlocked position and press the O N
position on the PT O switch.
Note: The clutch and blades/attachment should
engage.
6. Move or release the motion-control levers into
the N EUTRAL - LOCK position.
Note: The blades/attachment should stop and
the engine should continue to run.
7. Press the O FF position on the PT O switch and
move either motion-control lever to the center ,
unlocked position.
8. Continue holding the motion-control lever in
the center , unlocked position and press the O N
position on the PT O switch.
Note: The clutch and blades/attachment should
engage.
9. Press the O FF position on the PT O switch.
Note: The blades/attachment should stop.
10. With the engine running, press the O N position
on the PT O switch without holding either
motion-control lever to the center , unlocked
position.
Note: The blades/attachment should not
engage.
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
• The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
• W ear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. T ie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry .
• Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• W et grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. A void mowing in
wet conditions.
• Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
• Ensure that you have good footing while using this
machine, especially when backing up.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view .
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