Starting/Stopping The Engine; Bleeding The Fuel System - Toro REELMASTER 3100-D Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions
STARTING/STOPPING THE
ENGINE
IMPORTANT: The fuel system may have to be bled if
any of the following situations have occurred:
A. Initial start up of a new engine.
B. The engine has run out of fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed on fuel system
components; i.e., filter replaced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding The Fuel System
1. Be sure the parking brake is set and the reel drive
switch is in the DISENGAGE position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the neutral position.
3. Move the throttle lever to half-throttle position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and turn it to
ON/PREHEAT until the glow plug indicator light
goes out (approximately 7 seconds). Then turn the
key to START. Release the key when the engine
starts The key will move automatically to the
ON/RUN position.
IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter longer
than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous
cranking, wait 60 seconds before engaging the
starter motor again.
5. When the engine is started for the first time, or after
overhaul of the engine, operate the machine in
forward and reverse for one to two minutes. Also
operate the lift lever and the reel drive switch to be
sure of proper operation of all parts.
Turn steering wheel to the left and right to check
steering response. Then shut the engine off and check
for oil leaks, loose parts and any other noticeable
malfunctions.
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Shut the engine off and wait for all moving parts
to stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts
and other malfunctions.
6. To stop the engine, move the throttle control to
IDLE position, move the reel drive switch to
DISENGAGE and turn starter key to OFF. Remove
the key from the switch to prevent accidental
starting.

BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM

(Fig. 12)
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Make sure the
fuel tank is at least half full.
2. Unlatch and raise the hood.
Because diesel fuel is flammable, use caution
when storing or handling it. Do not smoke while
filling the fuel tank. Do not fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running, hot, or when the machine is
in an enclosed area. Always fill the fuel tank
outside and wipe up any spilled diesel fuel before
starting the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety-
approved container and keep the cap in place. Use
diesel fuel for the engine only; not for any other
purpose.
3. Open the air bleed screw on the fuel injection pump
(Fig. 16).
4. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the ON
position. The electric fuel pump will begin
operation, forcing air out around the air bleed screw.
Leave the key in the ON position until a solid
stream of fuel flows out around the screw. Tighten
the screw and turn the key to OFF.
CAUTION
DANGER