Toro LX426 User Manual

SECTION6: OPERATINGYOURLAWNTRACTOR
SafetyInterlockSystem
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
for the protection of the operator. Before each use,
check the safety interlock system for proper operation.
If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not
operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Toro service
dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine
from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is -
engaged (or the brake pedal fully pressed), and the
PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in the disengaged
(OFF) position. To check for proper operation,
move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever into the
engaged (ON) position and release the parking
brake (or remove your foot from the brake pedal).
Rotate the ignition key into the START position.
The Brake light and the PTO light on the systems
indicator monitor should illuminate, indicating each
control is not in the proper position, and attempts to
start the tractor's engine should fail.
° The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
To check for proper operation, start the tractor's
engine, release the parking brake and momentarily
raise yourself from the seat. The engine should
stall.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is
engaged. To check for proper operation, start the
tractor's engine, move the PTO (Blade Engage)
lever in the engaged (ON) position and momentarily
raise yourself from the seat. The engine should
stall. _ _ _
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING
position, the engine will automatically shut off if the,
PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved intothe ,
engaged (ONiposition wltb the shif_ ever in_
Reverse. To check for proper operation,'start the
tractor's engine with the ignition key in the
NORMAL MOWING position, move the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever in the engaged (ON) position,
and place the shift lever into REVERSE. The
engine should stall.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
ReverseCautionMode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key
switch module allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING: Use extreme caution while
operating the tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do not
operate the tractor when children or others
are around. Stop the tractor immediately if
someone enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT:The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed in this
Operator's Manual.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
(Green) position to the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE (White) position of the key switch module.
See Figure 10.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be ON while
activated. See Figure 10.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
" 1I 1 Reverse
Figure 10
4. Once activated (indicator lightON), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while
backing-to m_k.e s=ureno children are around.
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Toro LX426 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	LX426
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English