Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual page 17

Note: Allow the pedal to move or move it to the
position to stop the machine.
Mow/Transport Slide
Using your heel, move the mow/transport slide to the left to
transport, and to the right to mow
Note: The cutting units operate only in the mow position.
Important: The mow speed is set at the factory to 9.7
km/h (6 mph). You can increase or decrease the mow
speed by adjusting the speed-stop screw
Figure 18
1. Speed-stop screw
Tilt-Steering Lever
Pull the tilt-steering lever back to tilt the steering wheel to
the desired position, then push the lever forward to tighten
(Figure 16).
Indicator Slot
The indicator slot in the operator platform indicates when the
cutting units are in the center position
Angle Indicator
The angle indicator indicates the side-hill angle of the machine
in degrees (Figure 16).
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is used to start, stop, and preheat the
engine. The ignition switch has 3 positions: O
S . Rotate the key to the S
TART
starter motor. Release the key when the engine starts
17). The key automatically moves to the O
you release it.
To shut the engine off, rotate the key to the O
Note: Remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental
starting.
Throttle
Move the throttle forward to increase the engine speed and
rearward to decrease the engine speed
NEUTRAL
(Figure 16).
(Figure 18).
(Figure 16) .
, O , and
FF N
position to engage the
TART
(Figure
position when
N
position.
FF
(Figure 17).
PTO Switch
The PTO switch has 2 positions: O
Pull the PTO switch out to engage the cutting-unit blades.
Push the switch in to disengage the cutting-unit blades
(Figure 17).
Hour Meter
The hour meter indicates the total hours of machine
operation. The hour meter starts to function whenever the
key switch is in the O
Cutting-Unit Shift Lever
To lower the cutting units to the ground, move the
cutting-unit shift lever forward. To raise the cutting units, pull
the shift lever rearward to the R
Note: The cutting units do not drop unless the engine is
running.
Move the lever to the right or left to move the cutting units
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in the same direction.
Note: Do this only when the cutting units are raised or if
they are on the ground and the machine is moving.
Note: The lever does not need to be held in the forward
position while you are lowering the cutting units.
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
The temperature-warning light glows if the engine coolant
temperature is too high. If the traction unit is not stopped
and the coolant temperature rises another 10°, the engine
shuts off (Figure 17).
Oil-Pressure Warning Light
The oil-pressure warning light glows if the engine oil pressure
drops below a safe level
Alternator Light
The alternator light should be off when the engine is running
(Figure 17).
Note: If it is on, the charging system should be checked and
repaired as necessary.
Parking Brake
Whenever the engine is shut off, engage the parking brake to
prevent accidental movement of the machine. To engage the
parking brake, pull up on the lever
Note: The engine shuts off when you press the traction
pedal with the parking brake engaged.
Lift-Lever Lock
Move the lift-lever lock rearward to prevent the cutting units
from dropping (Figure
17
(start) and I
UT
position (Figure 17).
N
position (Figure
AISE
(Figure 17).
(Figure 17).
17).
(stop).
N
17).