Controls - Toro GREENSMASTER 3100 Operator's Manual

Controls

MOW PEDAL (Fig. 4)—Depressing the mow pedal
FULLY during operation lowers the cutting units and starts
the reels.
BRAKE PEDAL (Fig. 4)—The brake pedal actuates an
automotive drum-type mechanical brake.
LIFT PEDAL (Fig. 4)—Depressing the lift pedal during
operation stops the reels from turning and lifts the cutting
units. The lift pedal must be FULLY depressed until the
cutting units are fully raised and have stopped rotating.
PARKING BRAKE BUTTON (Fig. 4)—Depressing the
brake pedal to actuate the brake assembly, then depressing
the parking brake button will keep the brakes engaged for
parking. Disengage by depressing the brake pedal. Form
the habit of locking the parking brake before you leave the
machine.
TRACTION PEDAL (Fig. 4)—The traction pedal makes
the machine move forward or backward. Depress the top of
the pedal to move forward and the bottom of the pedal to
move backward. Do not rest your heel on reverse when
operating forward (Fig. 5).
THROTTLE CONTROL (Fig. 6)—The throttle controls
the engine speed. Moving the throttle control toward FAST
increases engine rpm; moving the throttle toward SLOW
decreases engine rpm.
NOTE: You cannot stop the engine using the throttle con-
trol.
CHOKE (Fig. 6) —To start a cold engine, close the carbu-
retor choke by moving the choke control forward to the
CLOSED position. After the engine starts, regulate the
choke to keep the engine running smoothly. As soon as
possible, open the choke by pulling it rearward to OPEN. A
warm engine requires little or no choking.
IGNITION SWITCH (Fig. 6)—Insert the key into the
switch and turn it clockwise to the START position to start
the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
Turn the key counter-clockwise to OFF to stop the engine.
AMMETER (Fig. 6)—The ammeter shows the rate of bat-
tery charge and discharge.
NOTE: During normal operation there will be little or no
movement of the ammeter needle.
FUSE (Fig. 6)—The 20-amp fuse is part of the electrical
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1. Mow pedal
2. Lift pedal
3. Traction pedal
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1. Choke control
2. Throttle control
3. Igniti on switch
4. Ammeter
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4
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5
Figure 4
4. Brake pedal
5. Parking brake button
Forward
Rev
Figure 5
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5
4
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Figure 6
5. Leak detector test / light switch
6. Hour meter
7. Fuse (20 amp)
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