Checking The Machine After Starting The Engine; Shutting Off The Engine; Checking The Safety-Interlock System - Toro Greensmaster 3420 TriFlex Operator's Manual

Checking the Machine after
Starting the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the F
2. Move the raise/lower mow control lever forward
momentarily.
The cutting units should lower and all the reels
should rotate.
Note:
The function lever should be in the
middle (mow) position for the reels run when
lowering the cutting units
3. Move the raise/lower mow control lever
rearward.
The cutting reels should stop rotating and the
cutting units should raise to the full transport
position.
4. Engage the brake to keep the machine from
moving, and operate the traction pedal through
the forward and reverse positions.
5. Continue the above procedure for 1 or 2
minutes. Move the functional-control lever to the
N position, engage the parking brake,
EUTRAL
and shut off the engine.
6. Check for fluid leaks and tighten the hydraulic
fittings if any leaks are found.
Note:
When the machine is new and the
bearings and reels are tight, it is necessary
to use the F throttle-lever position for this
AST
check. A fast throttle setting may not be required
after the break-in period.
Note:
If fluid leaks continue to appear, contact
your authorized Toro distributor for assistance
and, if necessary, replacement parts.
Important:
A trace of fluid on the motor or
wheel seals is normal. Seals require a small
amount of lubrication to perform properly.

Shutting Off the Engine

1. Move the throttle lever to the S
back the raise/lower mow control, and move the
functional-control lever to the N
2. Rotate the ignition key to the O
shut off the engine. Remove the key from the
switch to prevent accidental starting.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve before storing the
machine.
Checking the
Safety-Interlock System
position.
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
AST
If the safety interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged the machine could
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
The purpose of the safety-interlock system is to
prevent operation of the machine where there is
possible injury to you or damage to the machine.
The safety-interlock system prevents the engine from
starting unless:
•
•
The safety-interlock system prevents the machine
from moving unless:
•
•
•
The safety-interlock system prevents the reels from
operating unless the functional-control lever is in the
M
Checking the Traction Pedal
Perform the following system checks daily to ensure
that the interlock system is operating correctly:
1.
position, pull
LOW
2.
position.
EUTRAL
position to
FF
Checking the Function Control
1.
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CAUTION
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
The traction pedal is in the N
The functional-control lever is in the N
position.
The parking brake is disengaged.
You are seated in the operator's seat.
The functional-control lever is in the M
or the T position.
RANSPORT
position.
OW
Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N position, move the functional-control
EUTRAL
lever to the N
EUTRAL
parking brake.
Try to move the traction pedal forward or
backward.
The pedal should not move, which indicates
that the interlock system is operating correctly.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
Sit on the seat, move the traction pedal to the
N position, move the functional-control
EUTRAL
lever to the N
EUTRAL
parking brake.
position.
EUTRAL
EUTRAL
position
OW
position, and engage the
position, and engage the