Attachments/Accessories; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

Overall length in mowing position
Overall length in transport position
Ground clearance
Weight
Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Attachments/Accessories

A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand
its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved
attachments and accessories.
Operation

Before Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
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Never allow children or untrained people to operate or
service the machine. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator. The owner is responsible for training
all operators and mechanics.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
•
Check that operator-presence controls, safety switches,
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate the machine unless they are functioning properly.
•
Before mowing, always inspect the machine to ensure that
the blades, blade bolts, and cutting assemblies are in good
working condition. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine and
remove all objects that the machine could throw.
Fuel Safety
•
Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable and its
vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Never remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the
engine is running or hot.
•
Never refuel the machine in an enclosed space.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
heater or other appliance.
•
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine; avoid
creating any source of ignition until the fuel vapors have
dissipated.

Filling the Fuel Tank

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Fuel tank capacity: 38 L (10 US gallons)
•
Recommended Fuel:
– For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30
days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
– Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by
volume is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not
the same. Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by
volume is not approved for use. Never use gasoline
that contains more than 10% ethanol by volume,
such as E15 (contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains
20% ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol).
Using unapproved gasoline may cause performance
problems and/or engine damage which may not be
covered under warranty.
– Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is
used.
– Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important: Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an
alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol.
1. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap
2. Remove the fuel-tank cap.
3. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not
overfill. Install the cap.
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295 cm (116 inches)
F
G 295 cm (116 inches)
15 cm (6 inches)
963 kg (2,124 lb)
(Figure 21).