Understanding The Operating Characteristics Of The Machine; Operating The Machine; Using The Traction Pedal - Toro Reelmaster 5510 Operator's Manual

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Always wear your seat belt.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace all damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
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. You are 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. Before you
operate the machine, review the site conditions to
determine whether you can operate the machine
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.
– Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in
speed or direction. Make turns slowly and
gradually.
– Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question.
– 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.
– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction.
– 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.
– Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
– If possible, keep the cutting units lowered to
the ground while operating on slopes. Raising
the cutting units while operating on slopes can
cause the machine to become unstable.
Understanding the
Operating Characteristics
of the Machine
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When you remove your foot from the traction
pedal, the machine dynamically brakes to a stop.
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The pedal controls are optimized to provide a
reactive yet stable response, allowing you to
maintain consistent control over rough terrain,
while still allowing for quick, smooth braking.
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The maximum speeds set in the PIN protected
menu settings are set by the supervisor to limit the
machine's maximum traction speed.
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The achievable traction pedal use, cruise control,
and pedal stop traction speeds are all limited by
the maximum speeds set in the PIN protected
menu.

Operating the Machine

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If an obstacle is in the way, lift the cutting units to
mow around it.
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When transporting the machine between work
areas, shut off the PTO, and raise the cutting units
to the fully upward position.
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Always drive slowly in rough areas.
Practice Operating the Machine
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To get familiar with the features of the machine,
practice operating the machine.
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Lift the cutting units, disengage the parking brake,
press the forward traction pedal, and carefully
drive to an open area.
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Practice driving the machine, because it has a
hydrostatic transmission and its features can differ
from other turf-maintenance machines.
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Practice moving forward and reverse, and starting
and stopping the machine. To stop the machine,
remove your foot from the traction pedal and let it
return to N
EUTRAL
Note:
When going downhill in the machine, you
may need to use the reverse pedal to stop.
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Practice driving around obstacles with the cutting
units up and down. Be careful when driving
between narrow objects so that you do not damage
the machine or cutting units.

Using the Traction Pedal

This pedal controls the forward and reverse speed
of the machine and the dynamic braking when you
return it to neutral.
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