Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 3400 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Do not operate the mower if the operator-presence
controls are not functioning.
Always replace parts that are not functioning and
check that they function correctly before operating
the mower.
CAUTION
If the safety-interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly,
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Important: You must bleed the fuel system before
starting the engine if you are starting the engine for the
first time, the engine has stopped due to lack of fuel, or
you have performed maintenance on the fuel system;
refer to Bleeding the Fuel System (page
WARNING
Before starting the engine check that:
• You have read and understood the Safety
Precautions section in this manual.
• The area is clear of bystanders.
• The cutting unit drive is disengaged.
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The travel control pedals are in neutral.
Important: This machine is fitted with an engine-start
lockout, refer to (page )
Starting a Cold Engine
1. Sit in the seat, keep your foot off the traction pedals to
ensure they are in the N
parking brake, and set the throttle to the 70 percent
full throttle position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the
that the engine oil pressure and battery-charge-warning
lights illuminate.
3. Turn the ignition key to the
ensure the pre-heat indicator light is on. Hold it for 5
seconds to heat the glow plugs.
36).
position, engage the
EUTRAL
position (I) and check
ON
position (II) and
PREHEAT
4. After preheating the glow plugs, turn key to the
position (III) and hold it to start the engine.
Note: Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
5. Release the ignition key back to the
when the engine starts.
6. Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms up.
1. Engine pre-heat indicator light
WARNING
When the engine is operating, all warning lights
should be off. If a warning light illuminates, stop
the engine immediately and have the fault rectified
before starting the machine.
Damage to the engine could occur if the fault is not
rectified.
Starting a Warm Engine
1. Sit in the seat, keep your foot off of the traction pedals
to ensure they are in the N
parking brake, and set the throttle to the 70 percent
full throttle position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ignition the
(I) and check that the engine oil pressure and
battery-charge-warning lights illuminate.
3. Turn the ignition key to the
hold it to start the engine.
Note: Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
4. Release the ignition key back to the
when the engine starts.
5. Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms up.
25
position (I)
ON
1
Figure 26
position, engage the
EUTRAL
position
ON
position (III) and
START
position (I)
ON
START
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