Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Break-In Period; Starting The Engine - Toro 04358 Greensmaster 3150 Operator's Manual

Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel nuts
could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 95 to 122 N-m (70-90 ft-lb)
after 1-4 hours of operation and again after 10 hours
of operation. Torque every 200 hours thereafter.

Break-in Period

Refer to the Engine Manual supplied with the machine for oil
change and maintenance procedures recommended during
the break-in period.
Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for the break-in
period.
Since the first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability of the machine, monitor its functions and
performance closely so that minor difficulties, which could
lead to major problems, are noted and can be corrected.
Inspect the machine frequently during break-in for signs of
oil leakage, loose fasteners, or any other malfunction.
To ensure optimum performance of the brake system, burnish
(break-in) the brakes before using the machine. To burnish
the brakes, firmly apply the brakes and drive the machine at
mowing speed until the brakes are hot, as indicated by their
smell. An adjustment to the brakes may be required after
break-in; refer to Adjusting the Brakes (page 38).

Starting the Engine

Note: Inspect the area beneath the mowers to be certain
they are clear of debris.
1. Sit on the seat, lock the parking brake, disengage the
raise/lower mow control and move the functional
control lever to Neutral.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the Neutral position.
3. Move the choke lever to the closed position (only when
starting a cold engine) and the throttle lever to the half
throttle position.
4. Insert and rotate the ignition key clockwise until the
engine starts. After the engine starts, regulate the
choke to keep the engine running smoothly. As soon
as possible, open the choke by pulling it rearward to
the Off position. A warm engine requires little or no
choking.
5. Check the machine out with the following procedures
after the engine has started:
A. Move the throttle control to the Fast position
and momentarily engage the reels by moving
the raise/lower mow control lever forward. The
cutting units should drop and all the reels should
turn.
B. Move the raise/lower mow control lever rearward.
The cutting reels should stop and the cutting units
should raise to the full transport position.
Important: Stop the engine. Check the lip of
each basket to be sure it is not in contact with
the reel during operation. Adjust the
pull arms if contact is noted; refer to
4 Installing the Cutting Units (For cutting unit models 0
C. Depress the brake pedal to keep the machine from
moving, and operate the traction pedal through
the forward and reverse positions.
D. Continue the above procedure for 1-2 minutes.
Neutralize the functional control lever, lock the
parking brake, and turn the engine off.
E. Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks appear, check
the tightness of the hydraulic fittings. If oil
leaks continue to appear, contact your local
Toro Distributor for assistance and, if necessary,
replacement parts.
Important: A trace of oil on the motor or
wheel seals is normal. Seals require a small
amount of lubrication to perform properly.
Note: Since the machine is new and the bearings
and reels are tight, it is necessary to use the Fast
throttle control position for this check. A fast
throttle setting may not be required after the
break-in period.
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