Starting And Stopping The Engine; Checking The Interlock System; Towing The Traction Unit - Toro 30809 Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Be sure that the parking brake is set and the cutting
unit drive switch is in the Disengage position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure that the pedal is in the Neutral position.
3. Move the throttle lever to the 1/2 throttle position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to the Start
position to engage the starter motor.
Note: Release the key when the engine starts. The key
moves automatically to the On/Run position.
Important: To prevent overheating of the starter motor,
do not engage the starter longer than 15 seconds. After
15 seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds
before engaging the starter motor again.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle control to the Idle position.
2. Move the cutting-unit drive switch to Disengage.
3. Rotate the starter key to Off.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Checking the Interlock System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Make sure that all bystanders are away from the area
of operation.
Note: Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
Note: While sitting on the seat, the engine must not
start with either the cutting-unit switch engaged or the
traction pedal engaged. Correct the problem if it is not
operating properly.
2. While sitting on the seat, put the traction pedal in the
Neutral position, the parking brake in the Off position,
and the cutting-unit switch in the Off position.
Note: The engine should start.
3. Rise from the seat and slowly press the traction pedal.
Note: The engine should stop in 1 to 3 seconds.
Correct the problem if it is not operating properly.
Note: The engine stops when you press the traction pedal
and engage the parking brake.

Towing the Traction Unit

In case of an emergency, the machine can be towed for a
short distance.
Important: Do not tow the machine faster than 3 to
4 km/h (2 to 3 mph) because the drive system may
become damaged. If the machine must be moved a
considerable distance, transport it on a truck or trailer.
1. Locate the bypass valve on the pump
rotate it 90°.
1. Bypass valve
2. Before starting the engine, close the bypass valve by
rotating it 90° (1/4 turn).
Note: Do not start the engine when the valve is open.
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