Adjusting The Mirrors; Aiming The Headlights; Checking The Safety-Interlock Switches - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Mirrors

Model 31699 Only
Rear-View Mirror
While sitting in the seat, adjust the rear-view mirror
to attain the best view out of the rear window. Pull
the lever rearward to tilt the mirror to reduce the
brightness and glare of light
Figure 45
1. Side-view mirrors
2. Rear-view mirror
Side-View Mirrors
While sitting in the seat, have another person adjust
the side-view mirrors to attain the best view around
the side of the machine

Aiming the Headlights

Model 31698 Only
1. Loosen the mounting nuts and position each
headlight so that it points straight ahead.
Note:
Tighten the mounting nut just enough to
hold the headlight in position.
2. Place a flat piece of sheet metal over the face of
the headlight.
3. Mount a magnetic protractor onto the plate.
4. While holding the assembly in place, carefully tilt
the headlight downward 3° then tighten the nut.
5. Repeat this procedure on the other headlight.
(Figure 45).
3. Lever
(Figure 45).
Checking the
Safety-Interlock Switches
CAUTION
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the machine could potentially
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
injury.
• Do not tamper with or disable the safety
systems.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
The machine safety-interlock system is designed to
disable the traction drive when the operator leaves
the seat with the traction pedal out of the N
position. The deck drive also disengages under the
same condition. However, you may get off the seat
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while the engine is running if the traction pedal is in
the N position.
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1. Drive the machine slowly to a large, open area.
2. Lower the mower deck(s), shut off the engine,
and engage the parking brake.
Checking the Traction Neutral
Safety-Interlock Function
1. Move the traction pedal out of the N
position and start the engine.
Note:
The engine should not start. If it does
start, there is a malfunction in the interlock
system that you should correct before resuming
operation.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal, start
the engine, and engage the parking brake.
3. With the engine running, move the traction pedal
out of the N
Note:
The traction drive should not function.
If it does function, there is a malfunction in the
interlock system that you should correct before
resuming operation.
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position.
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