While Operating - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Service Manual

8. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma-
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing because it could get
caught in moving parts and possibly cause personal in-
jury.
9. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local or-
dinances and insurance regulations.
10.Make sure the work area is clear of objects which
might be picked up and thrown by the reels.

While Operating

12.Do not run the engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could be deadly.
13.Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
14.Check interlock switches daily for proper operation
(Chapter 5 − Electrical System). Do not rely entirely on
safety switches -shut off engine before getting off seat.
If a switch fails, replace it before operating the machine.
The interlock system is for your protection, so do not by-
pass it. Replace all interlock switches every two years.
15.Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may
cause vehicle to tip or roll, possibly resulting in personal
injury or death. Always wear your seat belt.
16.This triplex mower has a unique drive system for su-
perior traction on hills. The uphill wheel will not spin out
and limit traction like conventional triplexes. If operated
on a side hill that is too steep, rollover will occur before
losing traction.
17.The slope angle at which the machine will tip is de-
pendent on many factors. Among these are mowing
conditions such as wet or undulating turf, speed (espe-
cially in turns), position of the cutting units (with side-
winder), tire pressure and operator experience. At side
hill slope angles of 20 degrees or less the risk of a rol-
lover is low. As the slope angle increases to a Toro rec-
ommended maximum limit of 25 degrees the risk of a
rollover increases to a moderate level. DO NOT EX-
CEED A 25 DEGREE SIDE HILL ANGLE BECAUSE
THE RISK OF A ROLLOVER AND SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH IS VERY HIGH. Stay alert for holes in terrain
and other hidden hazards. Use extreme caution when
operating close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, steep hill-
sides or other hazards. Reduce speed when making
sharp turns. Do not turn on hills. Avoid sudden stops and
Safety
11. Fill fuel tank with diesel fuel before starting engine.
Avoid spilling any fuel. Since fuel is highly flammable,
handle it carefully.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is
hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling diesel fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and not over one inch from
the top of the tank, (bottom of the filler neck). Do not
overfill.
starts. Use reverse pedal for braking. Cutting units must
be lowered when going down slopes for steering control.
18.When starting the engine:
A. Engage parking brake.
B. Be sure traction pedal is in neutral and reel drive
is in disengage position.
C. After engine starts, release parking brake and
keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not move.
If movement is evident, the neutral control linkage is
incorrectly adjusted: therefore, shut engine off and
adjust until machine does not move when traction
pedal is released (see Adjust Transmission for Neu-
tral).
19.Before backing up, look to the rear and assure no
one is behind the machine. Watch out for traffic when
near or crossing roads. Always yield the right of way.
20.Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving
parts and the reel discharge area. Grass baskets, if so
equipped, must be in place during reel operation for
maximum safety.
21.This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A) at
the operator position. Ear protectors are recommended
for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential of per-
manent hearing damage.
22.Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
23.Do not touch engine, muffler, exhaust pipe or hydrau-
lic tank while engine is running or soon after it has
stopped because these areas could be hot enough to
cause burns.
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