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

– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Set the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not change the governor settings on or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed may increase the potential for
personal injury.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in the event of an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt when the ROPS is up.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances, such as
branches, doorways, and electrical wires, before
driving the machine under them. Do not contact
them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
•
Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or revise
it.
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Any alterations to a ROPS must be approved by
The Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
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Slow down the machine and use extra care on
hillsides. Travel in the recommended direction on
hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the stability of
the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage
the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
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Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when
reversing the machine.
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When operating the machine on a slope, always
keep all cutting units lowered.
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Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must
turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
•
Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the
machine.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the parking brake is set 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.
Stopping 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.
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ISENGAGE
EUTRAL
position until the glow-plug
TART
position, move the
DLE
position,
ISENGAGE
position. Remove
FF
position.