Starting The Engine; Shutting Off The Engine; Resetting The Pto Function - Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Operator's Manual

surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and 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.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
•
Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
•
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.
•
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.
•
Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
•
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.
•
Use extreme caution with grass-collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.
Always keep the machine in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill (applicable
only to gear-drive units).

Starting the Engine

Important:
You might need to bleed the fuel
system in any of the following situations: initially
starting up a new machine, the engine no longer
running due to lack of fuel, or fuel system
components replaced or serviced.
1. Raise the roll bar and lock it into place.
2. Sit on the seat and fasten the seat belt.
3. Engaged the parking brake and the set the PTO
switch to the O
FF
position.
4. Remove your foot from traction pedal and
ensure that it is in neutral.
5. Rotate the key switch to the O
position.
Note:
An automatic timer then controls the
preheat for 6 seconds.
6. After preheating, rotate the key switch to the
S position, crank the engine for no longer
TART
than 15 seconds, and release the key when
the engine starts.
Note:
If the engine is still cold, preheat it more
by turning the key to the O
the O /P
N REHEAT
as required.
7. Move the throttle to idle speed or partial throttle
and run the engine until it warms up.
Important:
When you start the engine for
the first time; or after you change the engine
oil or overhaul the engine, transmission, or
axle; operate the machine in forward and
reverse for 1 to 2 minutes. Also, operate
the lift lever and PTO lever to ensure that
all parts are properly operating. Turn the
power-steering wheel to the left and right to
check the steering response. Then shut the
engine off, check the fluid levels, and check
for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other
malfunctions.

Shutting Off the Engine

1. Move the throttle control rearward to the S
position.
2. Move the PTO switch to the O
3. Rotate key switch to the O
4. Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.

Resetting the PTO Function

Note:
If you leave the operator's seat while the
PTO switch is in the O
automatically shut off the engine.
Perform the following to reset the PTO function:
1. Push down the PTO switch knob; refer to
19 and PTO Switch (page
2. Start the engine; refer to
(page 31).
3. Pull up the PTO switch knob; refer to
and PTO Switch (page
31
/P
N REHEAT
position, then to
FF
position. Repeat this process
position.
FF
position.
FF
position, the machine will
N
22).
Starting the Engine
Figure 19
22).
LOW
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