Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Series Operator's Manual

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If the tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s)
and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
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If you must turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill,
if possible.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
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 review the
conditions in which you will operate the machine
to determine whether you can operate it 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
You may need to bleed the fuel system if any of
the following situations have occurred; refer to
Bleeding the Fuel System (page
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It is the initial startup of a new engine.
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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; e.g., filter replaced, etc.
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged and
the reel drive switch is in the D
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure 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
O /P position until the glow plug indicator
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light goes out (approximately 7 seconds); then
rotate the key to the S
the starter motor. Release the key when the
engine starts.
Note:
The key moves automatically to the
O /R position.
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Important:
To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter
longer than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of
continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
5. When the engine is started for the first time
or after an overhaul of the engine, operate
the machine in forward and reverse for 1 to 2
minutes. Also operate the lift lever and cutting
unit drive switch to ensure proper operation of
all parts.
Note:
Turn the steering wheel to the left and
right to check the steering response, then shut
the engine off and check for oil leaks, loose
parts, and any other noticeable malfunctions.
CAUTION
Checking for oil leaks, loose parts, and
other malfunctions could result in injury.
Shut off the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop before checking
for oil leaks, loose parts, and other
malfunctions.
Shutting Off the Engine
Move the throttle control to the I
the reel drive switch to D
starter key to O .
FF
Note:
Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
position.
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position to engage
TART
position, move
DLE
, and rotate the
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