Toro 04353 Operator's Manual page 16

The interlock switches are for the operator's protection, so
do not disconnect them. Check switch operation daily to
assure the interlock system is operating. If a switch is
defective, replace it before operating. Regardless of
whether the switches are operating properly, replace them
every two years to assure maximum safety. Do not rely
entirely on safety switches—use common sense!
1. Engage the parking brake, move the shift selector to neu-
tral, remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in neutral, and depress the lift pedal and
release it. Rise off the seat and try to start the engine. The
engine should not crank, which means the interlock system
is operating correctly. If the engine did not crank, go to
step 2. If the engine cranked, contact your local TORO
dealer for assistance.
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and depress the
lift pedal fully and release it. Move the shift selector to the
#1 and #2 positions while trying to start the engine in each
position. The engine should not crank, which means the
traction switch on the valve bank is operating correctly. If
the engine did not crank, go to step 3. If the engine
cranked, contact your local TORO dealer for assistance.
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, depress the lift
pedal and release it. Move the shift selector to Neutral and
try to start the engine. The engine should start and contin-
ue to run, which means the traction switch and the mow/lift
switch on valve bank are operating correctly—go to step 4.
If the engine cranked but did not start, the problem is not in
the interlock system. If the engine did not crank, contact
your local TORO dealer for assistance.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and move the shift
selector to neutral. Depress the mow pedal and try to start
the engine. The engine should not crank, which means the
mow-lift switch is operating correctly. If the engine did not
crank, go to step 5. If the engine cranked, ask your local
TORO dealer for assistance.
5. Sit on the seat, move the shift selector to Neutral, depress
the lift pedal and release it. Start the engine and drive to an
open area that is free of debris and foreign objects. Keep
all people, especially children, away from the front of the
CAUTION
1. Traction switch
2. Seat switch
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Figure 8
3. Mow/lift switch
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