Choosing Accessories; Checking The Safety-Interlock System - Toro Groundsmaster 3505-D Operator's Manual

Choosing Accessories

Optional Equipment Configurations
Grass Cutting: 1.9 to 4.4
cm (3/4 to 1-3/4 inches)
height of cut
Grass Cutting: 5 to 6.4
cm (2 to 2-1/2 inches)
height of cut
Grass Cutting: 7 to 10
cm (2-3/4 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 High-Lift, Parallel-Sail
Blade (Do not use
with the mulching
baffle)(Not CE
Compliant)
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
Not Allowed
Recommended for use
with the mulching baffle
Even discharge at lower More lift and higher
height of cut; cleaner
discharge velocity;
look around bunkers and sparse or limp turf is
fairways; lower power picked up at high height
requirements of cut; wet or sticky
clippings are discharged
efficiently
Does not lift the grass Requires more power to
run in some applications;
well in high height-of-cut
applications; wet or tends to windrow at
sticky grass has a lower height of cut in
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
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; very good
for leaf mulching
Grass will build up in the
chamber if you attempt
to remove too much
grass with the 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:
Correct the problem if it is not operating
properly.
4. While sitting on the seat, put the traction pedal
in N , the parking brake is D
EUTRAL
and the cutting unit switch in the O
Note:
The engine should start. Rise from the
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.
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Roller Scraper
Use it whenever the
rollers build up with
grass or large, flat grass
clumps of grass are
seen. The scrapers may
increase clumping in
certain applications.
Reduces roller buildup
in certain applications
,
ISENGAGED
position.
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