Using The Operator Platform Latching Mechanism; Understanding The Operator Presence Controls - Toro T4240 Operator's Manual

cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
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Use extreme caution with grass collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.
Using the Operator Platform
Latching Mechanism
WARNING
Never operate the machine without first
checking that the operator platform latching
mechanism is fully engaged and in good
working order.
Releasing the Platform
1. Ensure that the front 2 cutting units are lowered
to the ground.
2. Release and remove the tool tray from the left
side of the platform
3. Release the padlock securing the locking latch
handle with the key provided.
4. Move the locking latch handle toward the front
of the machine until the latch hooks clear the
locking bar and raise the platform
Note:
The gas spring will provide assistance.
Figure 23
1. Toward front of the
machine
2. Locking latch handle
(Figure 23).
(Figure 23).
3. Toward rear of machine
4. Tool tray
Securing the Platform
1. Lower the platform carefully.
Note:
The gas spring will provide assistance.
2. Move the locking latch handle toward the front
of the machine as the platform nears the fully
lowered position
Note:
This will ensure that the latch hooks clear
the locking bar.
3. Fully lower the platform and move the locking
latch handle toward the rear of the machine until
the latch hooks fully engage the locking bar
(Figure 23).
4. Install the padlock to secure the locking latch
handle in place.
Understanding the
Operator Presence
Controls
Note:
The engine stops if the operator leaves the
seat without engaging the parking brake.
Engine Start Lockout: The engine can only be
started when the forward/reverse travel pedal is in the
N position, the cutting unit drive switch is in
EUTRAL
the O position and the parking brake is engaged.
FF
When these circumstances are satisfied, switches are
activated, permitting the engine to be started.
Engine Run Interlock: After starting the engine, you
must be seated before releasing the parking brake for
the engine to continue to run.
Cutting Cylinder Drive Lockout: The drive to the
cutting cylinders is only possible when you are seated.
If you raise off the seat for a period of more than 1
second, a switch activates and the drive to the cutting
cylinders automatically disengages. To engage drive
to the cutting cylinders, return to the seat, then operate
the cutting unit drive switch to the O
moving it back to the O
seat for a brief moment during normal work, drive to
the cutting cylinders is not affected.
The engine can only be started with the cutting-unit
drive switch in the O
WARNING
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Do not operate the turf machine if the operator
presence controls are malfunctioning in any
way. Always replace damaged or worn parts
and check that they function correctly before
operating the machine.
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(Figure 23).
position before
FF
position. If you rise off the
N
position.
FF