Toro 14AP80RP544 manual Reverse Caution Mode, Setting The Cutting Height, Starting The Engine

•With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

REVERSE CAUTION MODE

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 (Yellow) position of the key switch module. See Figure 8.

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 8.

4.Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.

5.Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around.

6.After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.

IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:

a.The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position.

b.The operator leaves the seat (Models with Electric PTO ONLY).

c.The operator engages the parking brake by fully depressing the brake pedal and holding it down while gently pushing the parking brake button inward (Models with Manual PTO ONLY).

SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch and ½- inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.

	Reverse
Indicator	Push
	Button
Light
	Reverse
Stop	Caution Mode
	Position
Position
	Start
	Position

Figure 8

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.

Refer to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

•Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

•Place the PTO knob (or lever) in the disengaged (Blade Stop) position.

•Engage the tractor’s parking brake.

•Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position.

•Pull the choke control outward, if so equipped (a warm engine may not require choking).

•Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.

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