Operating Tips - Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual

can use the brakes to assist in turning the machine.
However, use them carefully, especially on soft or
wet grass, because the turf may be torn accidentally.
Another benefit of the brakes is to maintain traction.
For example, in some slope conditions, the uphill
wheel slips and loses traction. If this situation occurs,
press the uphill turn pedal gradually and intermittently
until the uphill wheel stops slipping, thus increasing
traction on the downhill wheel.
Use extra care when operating the machine on
slopes. Make sure that the seat latch is properly
secured and the seat belt is buckled. Drive slowly
and avoid sharp turns on slopes to prevent rollovers.
For steering control, the cutting unit must be lowered
when going downhill.
Important:
Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full load operation.
This allows the turbocharger to cool down before
shutting the engine off. Failure to do so may lead
to turbocharger trouble.
Before stopping the engine, disengage all controls
and move the throttle to Slow. Moving the throttle to
Slow reduces high engine speed, noise, and vibration.
Turn the key to Off to stop the engine.

Operating Tips

Becoming Familiar with the
Machine
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine
in an open area. Start and stop the engine. Operate
in forward and reverse. Lower and raise the cutting
units and engage and disengage the reels. When you
feel familiar with the machine, practice operating up
and down slopes at different speeds.
Understanding the Warning
System
If a warning light comes on during operation, stop the
machine immediately and correct the problem before
continuing operation. Serious damage could occur if
you operate the machine with a malfunction.
Mowing Grass
Start the engine and move the engine speed switch
to the Fast position. Move the Mow Speed Limiter to
the mow position. Move the PTO switch to the On
position and use the Lift Switch to control the cutting
units (the front cutting units are timed to lower before
the rear cutting units). To move forward and cut grass,
press the traction pedal forward.
Driving the Machine in Transport
Mode
Move the PTO switch to the Off position and raise
the cutting units to the transport position. Move the
Mow Speed Limiter to the transport position. Be
careful when driving between objects so that you
do not accidentally damage the machine or cutting
units. Use extra care when operating the machine on
slopes. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns on slopes
to prevent rollovers. Lower the cutting units when
going downhill for steering control.
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