Toro Workman HDX-D - Checking the Safety-Interlock System; During Operation; During Operation Safety

Checking the
Safety-Interlock System
Service Interval : Before each use or daily
The purpose of the safety-interlock system is to
prevent the engine from cranking or starting, unless
you press the clutch pedal.
CAUTION
If the safety-interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly , causing personal
injury .
• Do not tamper with the safety-interlock
switches.
• Check the operation of the safety-interlock
switches daily , and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
Note: Refer to the attachment Operator ’ s Manual
for procedures on checking the attachment interlock
system.
V erifying the Clutch-Interlock
Switch
1. Sit on the operator ’ s seat and engage the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the N EUTRAL position.
Note: The engine does not start if the
hydraulic-lift lever is locked in the forward
position.
3. Without pressing the clutch pedal, rotate the key
switch clockwise to the S TART position.
Note: If the engine cranks or starts, there is
a malfunction in the interlock system that you
must repair before operating the machine.
V erifying the Hydraulic-Lift Lever
Safety-Interlock Switch
1. Sit on the operator ’ s seat and engage the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the N EUTRAL position
and ensure that the hydraulic-lift lever is in the
center position.
3. Press the clutch pedal.
4. Move the hydraulic-lift lever forward and rotate
the key switch to the S TART position.
Note: If the engine cranks or starts, there is
a malfunction in the interlock system that you
must repair before operating the machine.
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.
• Passengers should sit in the designated seating
positions only . Do not carry passengers in the
cargo bed. Keep bystanders and children out of
the operating area.
• 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.
• Operate the machine outdoors or in a
well-ventilated area only .
• Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight
(GVW) of the machine.
• Use extra caution when operating, braking, or
turning the machine with a heavy load in the cargo
bed.
• Carrying oversized loads in the cargo bed reduces
the stability of the machine. Do not exceed the
carrying capacity of the bed.
• Carrying material that cannot be bound to the
machine adversely af fects the steering, braking,
and stability of the machine. When you carry
material that cannot be bound to the machine, use
caution when steering or braking.
• Carry a reduced load and reduce the ground
speed of the machine when operating on rough,
uneven terrain, and near curbs, holes, and other
sudden changes in terrain. Loads may shift,
causing the machine to become unstable.
• Before you start the machine, ensure that the
transmission is in neutral, the parking brake is
engaged, and you are in the operating position.
• Y ou and your passengers should remain seated
whenever the machine is moving. Keep your
hands on the steering wheel; your passengers
should use the handholds provided. Keep arms
and legs within the machine body at all times.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility .
W atch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
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