Bleeding The Fuel System; After Operation Safety; Checking The Interlock System - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Series Operator's Manual

Bleeding the Fuel System

1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, shut off the engine, engage the
parking brake, and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Ensure that the fuel tank is at least half full.
3. Unlatch and raise the hood.
4. Open the air bleed screw on the fuel-injection
pump (Figure 42).
Figure 42
1. Fuel-injection pump bleed screw
5. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the
O position. The electric fuel pump begins
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operation, thereby forcing air out around the air
bleed screw.
Note:
Leave the key in the O
solid stream of fuel flows out around the screw.
6. Tighten the screw and turn the key to off.
Note:
Normally the engine should start after following
the bleeding procedures above. However, if the
engine does not start, air may be trapped between the
injection pump and the injectors; refer to
Fuel System (page 32).

After Operation Safety

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Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if available) before
you leave the machine unattended.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
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Checking the Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
If the safety interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
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position until a
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Bleeding the
Note:
switch on the parking brake. The engine shuts off if
you press the traction pedal with the parking brake
engaged.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened, especially
blade-attachment hardware.
Replace all worn or damaged decals.
CAUTION
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
1. Ensure that all bystanders are away from the
area of operation, and keep hands and feet
away from the cutting units.
2. While sitting on the seat, the engine must not
start with either the cutting unit switch engaged
or the traction pedal engaged. Correct the
problem if it is not operating properly.
3. While sitting on the seat, put the traction pedal
in neutral, disengage the parking brake, and
set the cutting unit switch in the O
The engine should start. Rise from the seat and
slowly press the traction pedal, and the engine
should shut off in 1 to 3 seconds. Correct the
problem if it is not operating properly.
The machine is equipped with an interlock
position.
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