Pre-Starting Checks; Starting Engine; Driving Vehicle; Stopping Vehicle - Toro Workman 3100 Operator's Manual

Pre–starting Checks
Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle out for a
day's work. You should check these items each time:
Check tire pressure.
Note: These tires are different than car tires, they require
less pressure to minimize turf compaction and damage.
Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of
Toro specified fluids, if any are found to be low.
Check brake pedal operation.
Check to see that the lights and horn are working.
Turn steering wheel to the left and right to check
steering response.
Check for oil leaks, loose parts and any other noticeable
malfunctions. Make sure engine is off and all moving
parts have stopped before checking for oil leaks, loose
parts and other malfunctions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your
mechanic or check with your supervisor before taking the
vehicle out for the day. Your supervisor may want you to
check other items on a daily basis, so ask what your
responsibilities are.

Starting Engine

1. Sit on operator's seat and engage parking brake.
2. Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
3. Move shift lever to NEUTRAL position and depress
clutch pedal.
4. Keep foot off accelerator pedal.
If engine is cold– depress and hold the accelerator
pedal about half way down and pull choke knob up
to ON position while cranking engine.
If engine is hot– depress and hold the accelerator
pedal about half way down while cranking engine.
If engine is flooded – fully depress accelerator pedal
and hold it to the floor until the engine starts. Never
pump the accelerator pedal.
5. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise to
start the engine. Release key when engine starts.
Important To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage starter longer than 15 seconds.
After 15 seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60
seconds before engaging starter motor again.

Driving Vehicle

1. Release parking brake.
2. Fully depress clutch pedal.
3. Move gear shift lever to 1st gear.
4. Release clutch pedal smoothly while depressing
accelerator pedal.
5. When vehicle gains enough speed, remove foot from
accelerator pedal, fully depress clutch pedal, move gear
shift lever to next gear and release clutch pedal while
depressing accelerator pedal. Repeat procedure until
desired speed is attained.
Important
Always stop vehicle before shifting to
reverse or forward.
Note: Avoid long periods of engine idling.
Note: Leaving ignition switch in "ON" position for long
periods of time without running engine will discharge
battery.
Important Do not hold front wheels turned against the
right or left stops for longer than 5 seconds. The hydraulic
pump may over heat, resulting in pump or steering gear
damage.
6. Do not attempt to push or tow vehicle to get it started.
Damage to drive train could result.

Stopping Vehicle

To stop machine, remove foot from accelerator pedal,
depress clutch pedal, then depress brake pedal.

Stopping Engine

To stop engine, rotate ignition key to OFF and engage
parking brake. Remove key from switch to prevent
accidental starting.
New Vehicle Break–in
Your Workman is ready for work. To provide proper
performance and long vehicle life, follow these guidelines
for the first 100 operating hours.
Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly and be
alert for indications of overheating in any component of
the vehicle.
After starting a cold engine, let it warm up at idle speed
for about 15 seconds before shifting into gear.
Avoid racing the engine.
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