Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Series Operator's Manual page 38

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Practice moving forward and reverse, and starting
and stopping the machine. To stop the machine,
take your foot off the traction pedal and let it return
to neutral or press down on the reverse pedal to
stop. Going down a hill, you may need to use the
reverse pedal to stop.
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When driving on slopes, drive slowly to maintain
steering control and avoid turns to prevent
rollovers.
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When possible, mow up and down hills rather than
across them. Have the cutting units lowered when
going down a hill to maintain steering control. Do
not attempt to turn on a hill.
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Practice driving around obstacles with the cutting
units up and down. Be careful when driving
between objects so that you do not damage the
machine or cutting units.
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Get a feel for the reach of the cutting units so that
you do not hang them up or damage them in any
way.
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Always drive slowly in rough areas.
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If a person appears in or near the operating area,
stop the machine, and do not start it again until the
area is cleared. The machine is designed for 1
person. Never let anyone else ride on the machine
with you. This is extremely dangerous and could
result in serious injury.
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Accidents can happen to anyone. The most
common causes are excessive speed, sudden
turns, terrain (not knowing which slopes and hills
can be mowed safely), not stopping the engine
before leaving the operator's seat, and drugs
that impair your alertness. Cold capsules or
prescription drugs may cause drowsiness, as can
alcohol and other drugs. Stay alert and stay safe.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
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Do not operate the mower if tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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When transporting the machine from 1 work area
to another, raise the cutting units to the fully up
position, move the mow/transport slide to the left
to transport, and place the throttle in the F
position.
Mowing Techniques
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To begin cutting, engage the cutting units, then
approach the mowing area slowly. Once the front
cutting units are over the mowing area, lower the
cutting units.
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To achieve the professional straight-line cut and
striping that is desirable for some applications, find
a tree or other object in the distance and drive
straight toward it.
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As soon as the front cutting units reach the edge of
the mowing area, lift the cutting units and perform
a tear drop shaped turn to quickly line you up for
your next pass.
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To mow around bunkers, ponds, or other contours
easily, use the Sidewinder and move the control
lever left or right, depending on your mowing
application. The cutting units can also be shifted
to vary tire tracking.
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The cutting units tend to throw grass to the front
or the rear of the machine. Front throw should be
used when cutting smaller amounts of grass; thus,
leaving a better after-cut appearance. To throw
clippings to the front, simply close the rear shield
on the cutting units.
CAUTION
To prevent personal injury or damage to the
machine, do not open or close the cutting unit
shields while the engine is running.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop before opening or closing the
cutting unit shields.
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When cutting larger amounts of grass, position
the shields to just below horizontal. Do not open
the shields too far or an excessive amount of
clippings could build up on the frame, rear
radiator screen, and engine area.
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The cutting units are also equipped with balance
weights on the non-motor end to give an even cut.
You can add or remove weights if a mismatch
occurs on your turf.
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After Mowing
After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with a
garden hose without a nozzle to prevent excessive
water pressure from prevent contamination and
damage to the seals and bearings. Ensure that the
radiator and oil cooler are kept free of dirt or grass
clippings. After cleaning, inspect the machine for
possible hydraulic fluid leaks, damage, or wear to the
hydraulic and mechanical components. Check the
cutting unit blades to ensure that they are sharp and
that the reel-to-bedknife contact is properly adjusted.
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