Checking The Safety-Interlock Switches; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 30605 Operator's Manual

(3 mm or 1/8 inch) from the front, outside caster arm
of the wing mower deck.
7. If the inside edge of the wing mower deck is too low
relative to the outside edge of the front mower deck,
add a shim (3 mm or 1/8 inch) to the bottom of the
front, inside caster arm on the wing mower deck.
Note: Check the measurement between the outside
edges of both wing mower decks and the inside edge
of the wing mower deck to the outside edge of front
mower deck again.
8. If the inside edge is still too low, add an additional shim
(3 mm or 1/8 inch) to the bottom of front, inside
caster arm of the wing mower deck and add a shim
(3 mm or 1/8 inch) to the front, outside caster arm
of the wing mower deck.
9. When the cutting height matches at the edges of
front and wing mower decks, verify that the wing
mower-deck pitch is still 8 to 11 mm (5/16 to 7/16
inch).
Note: Adjust as necessary.
Checking the Safety-Interlock
Switches
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The machine has interlock switches in the electrical system.
These switches are designed to stop the engine when operator
rises from the seat while pressing the traction pedal. However,
the operator may rise from the seat while the engine is
running and the traction pedal is in N
engine will continue to run if the PTO switch is disengaged
and the traction pedal is released, stop the engine before
rising from the seat.
To check the operation of the interlock switches, perform
the following procedure:
1. Drive the machine slowly to a large, relatively open
area. Lower the mower deck, stop the engine, and
apply the parking brake.
2. Sit on the seat and press the traction pedal. Try to start
the engine. The engine should not crank. If the engine
cranks, there is a malfunction in the interlock system
that should be corrected before beginning operation.
3. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Rise from the seat
and move the PTO switch to O
not engage. If the PTO engages, there is a malfunction
in the interlock system that should be corrected before
beginning operation.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and start the
engine. Move the traction pedal out of the N
position. The InfoCenter will display "traction not
allowed" and the machine should not move. If the
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engine does move, there is a malfunction in the
interlock system that should be corrected before
beginning operation.

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents that may cause injuries to himself/herself and
others and for damage to property.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection;
slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and hearing
protection. Wearing safety shoes and long pants is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations. Tie back long hair, secure loose
clothing, and do not wear jewelry.
•
Ensure that all drives are in the N
parking brake is engaged, and you are in the operating
position before you start the engine.
•
Keep all body parts, including hands and feet, away from
all moving parts.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Keep the direction of the mower discharge away from
people and pets.
•
Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary. If
you must mow in reverse, look behind and down for small
children before and while moving the machine in reverse.
Stay alert and stop the machine if a child enters the area.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or if the edge caves in.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate the
machine when there is the risk of lighting.
•
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
the machine to slide.
•
Never raise the mower deck with the blades running.
•
Stop the machine and inspect the blades after striking an
object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine.
Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
•
Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing, especially
while crossing loose terrain such as gravel.
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