Leak Detector Operation - Toro greensmaster 3100 Operator's Manual

4. As the front of the baskets cross the edge of the
green, depress the lift pedal. This will stop the
reels and lift the cutting units. Timing of this
procedure is important, so the mowers do not cut
into the fringe area. However, as much of the
green as possible should be cut to minimize the
amount of grass left to mow around the outer
periphery.
5. Cut down on operating time and ease line-up for
the next pass by momentarily turning the
machine in the opposite direction, then turning in
the direction of the uncut portion; i.e., if
intending to turn right, first swing slightly left,
then right. This will help get the machine more
quickly aligned for the next pass. Follow the
same procedure for turning in the opposite
direction. It's good practice to try to make as
short a turn as possible. However, turn in a
wider arc during warmer weather to avoid
bruising the turf.
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1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 12 cm
3. Cut grass on right
4. Keep focal spot 2–3 meters ahead of the machine
NOTE: Due to the nature of the power steering
system, the steering wheel will not return to its
original position after a turn has been completed.
Important
Never stop on a green with the
cutting unit reels operating because you may
damage the turf. Stopping on a wet green with
the Greens–master 3100 may leave marks or
indentations from the wheels.
6. If the leak detector alarm sounds while cutting on
a green, immediately raise the cutting units, drive
directly off the green and stop the machine in a
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area away from the green. Find out what caused
the alarm and correct the problem.
Important
Prolonged idling of the machine
after heavy use may cause a false alarm in the
leak detector system, due to oil contraction as it
cools. If this occurs, turn the engine off for a
minute while the main hydraulic tank is refilled
from the auxiliary tank.
7. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer
periphery. Be sure to change the direction of
cutting from the previous mowing. Always keep
weather and turf conditions in mind and be sure
to change the direction of mowing from the
previous cutting. Replace the flag.
8. Empty the grass baskets of all clippings before
transporting to the next green. Heavy wet
clippings place an undue strain on the baskets
and will add unnecessary weight to the machine,
thereby increasing the load on the engine,
hydraulic system, brakes, etc.

Leak Detector Operation

The leak detector alarm may sound for one of the
following reasons:
1. A leak has occurred.
2. The oil level in the main reservoir is reduced by
12–18cl due to oil contraction from cooling.
If the alarm sounds, turn it off as quickly as possible
and inspect for leaks. If the alarm sounds while
operating on a green, drive off the green first.
Determine the source of the leak and repair it before
continuing operation. If a leak is not found and a
false leak is suspected, move the ignition switch to
OFF and let the machine stand for 1–2 minutes to
allow the oil levels to stabilize. Then start the
machine and operate in a non-sensitive area to
confirm that no leak exists.
False alarms due to oil contraction may be caused by
extended idling after normal operation. A false alarm
may also occur if the machine is worked at a reduced
work load after an extended period of heavier work.
To avoid false alarms, turn the machine off rather than
letting it idle for extended periods.
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