Starting And Shutting Off The Engine; Cutting Grass With The Machine - Toro Reelmaster 5510-D Operator's Manual

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Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and review the
conditions to determine whether you can operate
the machine in the conditions on that day and at
that site. Changes in the terrain can result in a
change in slope operation for the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
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Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
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Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
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Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
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If possible, keep the cutting unit(s) lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
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Use extreme caution with grass collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.
Starting and Shutting off
the Engine
Important:
The fuel system automatically bleeds
itself when any of the following situations occur:
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You are starting a new machine for the first time.
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The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
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Maintenance has been performed upon the fuel
system components.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat, keep your foot off the traction
pedal so that it is in N
parking brake, set the engine-speed switch
, engage the
EUTRAL
to the M
IDDLE
Enable/Disable switch is in the D
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
make sure that the pedal is in the N
position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the R
4. When the glow indicator dims, turn the ignition
key to the S
TART
immediately when the engine starts and allow it
to return to the R
warm up (without load), then move the throttle
control to the desired position.
Shutting off the Engine
1. Move all controls to N
parking brake, move the engine-speed switch
to the low idle position and allow the engine to
reach low idle speed.
2. Turn the key to the O
from the switch.
Cutting Grass with the
Machine
Note:
Cutting grass at a rate that loads the engine
promotes DPF regeneration.
1. Move the machine to the job site and align the
machine outside the cutting area for the first
cutting pass.
2. Ensure that the PTO switch is set to the
position.
3. Move the lever for the mow-speed limiter
forward.
4. Press the throttle-speed switch to set the engine
speed to
HIGH IDLE
5. Use the joystick to lower the cutting units to the
ground.
6. Press the PTO switch to prepare cutting units
for operation.
7. Use the joystick to raise the cutting units off the
ground.
8. Begin moving the machine toward the cutting
area and lower the cutting units.
Note:
Cutting grass at a rate that loads the
engine promotes DPF regeneration.
9. When you complete the mowing pass, use the
joystick to lift the cutting units.
10. Perform a tear-shaped turn to quickly line up for
your next pass.
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position, and ensure that the
ISABLE
position.
UN
position. Release the key
position. Allow the engine to
UN
, engage the
EUTRAL
position and remove it
FF
.
position.
EUTRAL
DISABLE