Operating Instructions; Bleeding The Fuel System - Toro GROUNDSMASTER 580-D 30581 Operator's Manual

Operation
IMPORTANT. The fuel system must be bled if any of
the following have occurred:
A. Initial start-up of a new machine.
B. Engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed on fuel system
components; i.e., filter replaced, separator
serviced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding The Fuel System.
STARTING/STOPPING THE
ENGINE
1. Sit on the seat, keep your foot off the traction pedal,
and ensure the parking brake is engaged. Set the
seat and tilt the steering wheel and tower to a
comfortable position before starting the engine.
1. PTO switch
2. Cruise control switches
3. HIGH/LOW Range switch
4. Cutting unit lift controls
5. Throttle lever
6. Ignition key switch
7. Glow plug indicator light
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. When
the glow plug indicator light goes off, the engine is
ready to START.
3. Turn the ignition key switch to the START position
(Fig. 21). Release the key immediately when the
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Figure 21
engine starts and allow it to return to the RUN
position.
Note: Do not run the starter motor more than 10
seconds at a time or premature starter failure may
result. If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds,
turn the key to the OFF position. Recheck controls
and procedures, wait 10 additional seconds and
repeat starting operation.
4. When the engine is first started, or after overhaul of
the engine, hydrostatic transmission, steering or
wheel drive, operate the machine in forward and
reverse for one to two minutes. Turn the steering
wheel left and right to check steering response and
operate the lift levers to check for proper operation.
Then, shut off the engine, set the parking brake and
check for oil leaks, loose parts or other
malfunctions.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts or
other difficulties.
5. Before stopping the engine, move the HIGH/LOW
RANGE ground speed switch to LOW, disengage
the PTO and cruise control switches and move the
lift levers and traction pedal to neutral. Move the
throttle control to the SLOW position. Set the
parking brake and turn he ignition key to the OFF
position.

BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM

1. Unlatch, raise and prop the engine hood open and
remove the left side panel (Fig. 22).
CAUTION