Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

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Avoid operating the machine on wet grass. Tires
may lose traction; regardless if the brakes are
available and functioning.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on a slope.
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Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not suddenly change the speed or direction of
the machine.
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Do no operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, or bodies of water. The machine
could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the
edge or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard (2 machine
widths).
Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged and
the cutting-unit-drive switch is in the D
position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that the pedal is in the N
3. Move the throttle lever to the 1/2-throttle position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to
the O /P
N REHEAT
indicator light goes out (approximately 7
seconds); then rotate the key to the S
position to engage the starter motor.
Important:
To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter for
longer than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of
continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
5. Release the key when the engine starts.
Note:
The key automatically moves to the
O /R position.
N UN
6. When you start the engine for the first time
or after overhauling the engine, operate the
machine in forward and reverse for 1 to 2
minutes.
Note:
Also, operate the lift lever and
cutting-unit-drive switch to ensure that all parts
operate properly.
7. Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the
right to check the steering response, then shut
off the engine check for oil leaks, loose parts,
and any other malfunctions.
ISENGAGE
EUTRAL
position until the glow-plug
TART
Shutting Off the Engine
Move the throttle control to the I
cutting-unit-drive switch to the D
and rotate the starter key to the O
the key to prevent accidental starting.
position.
27
position, move the
DLE
position,
ISENGAGE
position. Remove
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