Hauling The Machine; Towing The Machine; Operating Tips - Toro Reelmaster 3555 Operator's Manual

Note: If each output switch is in the correct position
and functioning correctly, but the output LEDs are not
correctly illuminated, this indicates an ECM problem.
If this occurs, contact your Toro Distributor for
assistance
Important: The Diagnostic ACE display must
not be left connected to the machine. It is not
designed to withstand the environment of the
everyday use of the machine. When you are
finished using the Diagnostic ACE, disconnect
it from the machine and connect the loop-back
connector to the harness connector. The machine
does not operate without the loopback connector
installed on the harness. Store the Diagnostic
ACE in a dry, secure location in the shop, not on
the machine.

Hauling the Machine

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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or
out of a trailer or a truck.
•
Use a full-width ramp for loading or unloading the
machine into or out of a trailer or a truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine; refer to
1. Tie-down loops

Towing the Machine

In case of an emergency, you can tow the machine for a
short distance; however, Toro does not recommend this as
a standard procedure.
Important: Do not tow the machine faster than 3 to
4 km/h (2 to 3 mph) because the drive system may
become damaged. If the machine must be moved a
considerable distance, transport it on a truck or trailer.
1. Locate the bypass valve on the pump
rotate it 90°.
Figure 42
(Figure
1. Bypass valve
2. Before starting the engine, close the bypass valve by
rotating it 90° (1/4 turn).
Important: Do not start the engine when the
valve is open.

Operating Tips

General Tips
Becoming Familiar with the Machine
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine in an
Figure 42.
open area. Start and shut off the engine. Operate the machine
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, shut off
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 throttle to the F
Move the Enable/Disable switch to the E
use the Lower Mow/Raise lever to control the cutting units
(the front cutting units are timed to lower before the rear
cutting units). To move the machine forward and cut grass,
press the traction pedal forward.
Driving the Machine in Transport Mode
Move the Enable/Disable switch to the D
and raise the cutting units to the transport position. Move the
Mow/Transport lever to the
when driving between objects so that you do not accidentally
damage the machine or the cutting units. Use extra care when
operating the machine on slopes. Drive slowly and avoid
43) and sharp turns on slopes to prevent roll-overs. Lower the cutting
units when going downhill for steering control.
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Figure 43
AST
position and
NABLE
position
ISABLE
position. Be careful
TRANSPORT
position.