While Operating - Toro Greensmaster 3150 Service Manual

While Operating

10. Do not run the engine in a confined area without ad-
equate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could be deadly.
11. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
12. Check the safety interlock switch daily for proper op-
eration; see Verify Interlock System Operation in Chap-
ter 5 – Electrical System. If a switch should fail, replace
the switch before operating the machine. (After every
two years, replace all interlock switches in the safe-
ty system, regardless if they are working properly or
not.)
13. To start the engine:
A. Sit on the seat, make sure cutting units are dis-
engaged.
B. Verify that functional control lever is in neutral.
C. Verify that parking brake is set.
D. Proceed to start engine.
14. Using the machine demands attention, and to pre-
vent loss of control:
A. Mow only in daylight or when there is good artifi-
cial light.
B. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
C. Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks
or other hazards.
D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
E. Before backing up, look to the rear to be sure no
one is behind the machine.
F. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roads. Always yield the right–of–way.
G. Apply the service brakes when going downhill to
keep forward speed slow and to maintain control of
the machine.
15. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving
parts and the reel discharge area. The grass baskets
must be in place during operation of the reels or thatch-
ers for maximum safety. Shut the engine off before emp-
tying the baskets.
Greensmaster 3150
16. The GREENSMASTER 3150 has a maximum
sound pressure level of 84 dB(A) at the operator's ear.
Ear protectors are recommended, for prolonged expo-
sure, to reduce the potential of permanent hearing dam-
age.
17. Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
18. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped because
these areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
19. If a cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates ab-
normally, stop immediately, turn engine off, wait for all
motion to stop and inspect for damage. A damaged reel
or bedknife must be repaired or replaced before opera-
tion is continued.
20. Before getting off the seat:
A. Make sure cutting units are disengaged.
B. Verify that functional control lever is in neutral.
C. Set the parking brake.
D. Stop the engine and remove key from ignition
switch.
21. Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop sud-
denly when traveling uphill or downhill.
22. Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Avoid wet slopes. Failure to use caution on
slopes or hills may cause loss of control and vehicle to
tip or roll possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
23. If engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine around. Al-
ways back slowly straight down the slope.
24. DON'T TAKE AN INJURY RISK! When a person or
pet appears unexpectedly in or near the mowing area,
STOP MOWING. Careless operation, combined with
terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume
mowing until area is cleared.
25. Whenever machine is left unattended, make sure
cutting units are fully raised and reels are not spinning,
key is removed from ignition switch and parking brake
is set.
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