Selecting Accessories; Checking The Safety-Interlock System - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

Selecting Accessories

Optional-Equipment Configurations
Grass cutting: 1.9 to
4.4 cm (0.75 to 1.75
inches) height of cut
Grass cutting: 5 to
6.4 cm (2 to 2.5 inches)
height of cut
Grass cutting: 7 to 10
cm (2.75 to 4 inches)
height of cut
Leaf mulching
Pros
Cons
Checking the
Safety-Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
CAUTION
If the safety-interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly and cause personal
injury.
• Do not tamper with the safety systems.
• Check the operation of the switches daily
and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
1. Drive the machine slowly to a large, open area..
2. Lower the cutting unit(s), shut off the engine,
and engage the parking brake.
Angle-Sail Blade Blade (Do not use with
Recommended in most May work well in light or
applications sparse turf
Recommended for thick Recommended for light
or lush turf or sparse turf
May work well in lush turf Recommended in most
applications
Recommended for use Not Allowed
with the mulching baffle
Even discharge at More lift and higher
a lower height of discharge velocity;
cut; cleaner look sparse or limp turf is
around bunkers and
picked up at a high
fairways; lower power height of cut; wet or
requirements sticky clippings are
discharged efficiently
Requires more power to
Does not lift the grass
well in high height-of-cut run in some applications;
applications; wet or tends to windrow at a
lower height of cut in
sticky grass has a
tendency to build up in lush grass; do not use
the chamber, leading with the mulching baffle
to poor quality of cut
and higher power
requirements
High-Lift-Parallel Sail
the mulching baffle)
Has been shown to
improve dispersion and
after-cut performance
on northern grasses
that are cut at least 3
times per week and
less than 1/3 of the
grass blade is removed.
Do not use with the
high-lift-parallel sail
blade
Use with combination
sail or angle-sail blade
only
May improve dispersion
and appearance in
certain grass cutting
applications; good for
leaf mulching
Grass will build up in the
chamber if attempting to
remove too much grass
with baffle in place
3. While sitting on the seat, the engine must not
start with either the cutting-unit switch engaged
or the traction pedal engaged.
Note:
properly.
4. While sitting on the seat, put the traction pedal
in N
EUTRAL
and the cutting unit switch in the O
Note:
seat and slowly press the traction pedal, and
the engine should shut off in 1 to 3 seconds. If
it does not shut off, there is a malfunction in the
interlock system that you should correct before
resuming operation.
Note:
The machine is equipped with an interlock
switch on the parking brake. The engine shuts off
when you press the traction pedal with the parking
brake engaged.
25
Mulching Baffle
Can be used any time
that rollers build up
with grass or large, flat
grass clumps of grass
are seen; the scrapers
may actually increase
clumping in certain
applications
Reduces roller buildup
in certain applications
Correct the problem if it is not operating
, the parking brake is D
The engine should start. Rise from the
Roller Scraper
,
ISENGAGED
position.
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