Starting The Engine - Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual

Machines with a Foldable Roll Bar
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Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the
raised position.
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The ROPS is an integral safety device. Keep a
folding roll bar in the raised and locked position,
and use the seat belt when operating the machine
with the roll bar in the raised position.
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Lower a folding roll bar temporarily only when
necessary. Do not wear the seat belt when the
roll bar is folded down.
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Be aware that there is no rollover protection when
a folded roll bar is in the down position.
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Check the area that you will be mowing and never
fold down a folding roll bar in areas where there
are slopes, drop-offs, or water.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and review the
conditions in which you will operate the machine
to determine whether you can operate it in the
conditions on that day and at that site. Changes
in the terrain can result in a change in slope
operation for the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
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Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
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Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
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Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards or other hazards. 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.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
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If possible, keep the cutting unit(s) lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
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Use extreme caution with grass collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.

Starting the Engine

Important:
Bleed the fuel system if any of the
following situations have occurred:
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The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
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Maintenance has been performed upon the fuel
system components.
1. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that the pedal is in the N
Note:
Ensure that the parking brake is engaged.
2. Move the engine-speed switch to the L
position.
3. Turn the key to the R
Note:
The glow indicator will light.
4. When the glow indicator dims, turn the key to
the S position.
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5. Release the key immediately when the engine
starts and allow it to return to the R
6. Adjust the engine speed.
Important:
Do not run the starter motor
more than 15 seconds at a time or premature
starter failure may result. If the engine fails
to start after 15 seconds, turn the key to
the O position, recheck the controls and
FF
procedures, wait 15 additional seconds, and
repeat the starting procedure.
When the temperature is less than -7°C (20°F),
the starter motor can be run for 30 seconds on
then 60 seconds off for 2 attempts.
CAUTION
Contact with moving parts could result
in injury.
Shut off the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop before checking
for oil leaks, loose parts, and other
malfunctions.
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