Operating Precautions; Starting/Stopping The Engine; Training Period - Toro 09801 Operator's Manual

Operation

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

1. Before aerating, inspect the work area for debris and
determine the best direction and pattern in which to
operate the machine.
2. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, shut off the
engine. Remove the wires from the spark plugs to pre-
vent possible accidental starting. Check the machine for
damage and defective parts. Repair any damage before
restarting the engine and operating the machine.
3. Use only in daylight or when there is good artificial
light. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards. Do not
transport the machine close to a sand trap, ditch, creek
or other hazard.
4. Always raise the machine to the transport position
when parked on a green to prevent roller marks.
5. Do not operate the water injection system on concrete
or asphalt because water jets will permanently damage
these surfaces. Do not run over hoses because damage
will occur.
6. Do not operate the aerator with its roller or injection
system over the edge of anything that could be hit,
damaged or injured by high-velocity water blasts.
7. Water jets from the injection system should not damage
irrigation heads on one pass of the machine. Do not
allow multiple shots from the injection system to hit
irrigation heads as damage will occur.
8. Use a good, clean, quality water supply in the system.
If good quality water is not available, additional filtra-
tion equipment may be required. DO NOT USE
CHEMICALS IN THE WATER SYSTEM.
9. Do not allow the machine to be subject to freezing tem-
peratures without draining, because damage to the sys-
tem will occur.
STARTING / STOPPING THE
ENGINE
1. Make sure the wires are installed on the spark plugs
and the fuel shut-off valve is open.
2. Make sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Pull the choke lever out to the FULL position and
move the throttle lever to the half-throttle position.
Note: When starting a warm the engine, the choke
may not be necessary, but HALF throttle is.
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it
clockwise to start the engine. Release the key when
the engine starts. Gradually return the choke lever
to the OFF position (lever all the way in) after the
engine starts and warms up.
IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating the
starter motor, do not engage the starter longer
than 30 seconds. After 30 seconds of continuous
cranking, wait 2 minutes before engaging the
starter motor again.
IMPORTANT: The engine is equipped with an
oil pressure interlock switch which interrupts
engine operation if there is not sufficient oil
pressure in the engine during starting or during
engine operation. The engine may start but will
not continue to run due to a lack of oil pressure.
5. To stop the engine, move the throttle control down-
ward to the SLOW position and turn the ignition
key to "OFF".

TRAINING PERIOD

Before aerating with the Hydroject 3000, it is suggested
that you find a clear area and practice starting and stop-
ping, raising and lowering the machine, turning, etc.
This training period will be beneficial in gaining confi-
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