Toro GREENSMASTER 3000-D Operator's Manual page 19

move the shift selector to neutral. Depress the
mow pedal and try to start the engine. The engine
should not crank. This means the mow/lift switch
is functioning correctly. If the engine did not
crank, go to step 4. If the engine cranked, there is a
malfunction in the safety interlock system.
4. Sit on the seat. Move the shift selector to neutral,
depress the lift pedal and release it. Start the
engine and drive to an area free of debris and for-
eign objects. Keep all persons, especially children,
away from the machine and out of the area of oper-
ation. Move the shift selector to Neutral and ensure
mow pedal is disengaged. Set the throttle control at
half speed and engage the parking brake. Hold the
steering wheel, brace your feet on the foot deck and
brake pedal and move the shift selector to the #1
position. Carefully lift yourself from the seat: the
engine should stop. If the engine stops, the inter-
lock system is functioning correctly.
5. Repeat the above check with the shift selector in #2
position. If the engine does not stop, stop the
engine and find the problem before operating the
machine again.
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR
MOWING
To assist in aligning the machine for successive cutting
passes, it is suggested the following be done to the No. 2
and No. 3 cutting unit baskets:
1. Measure in approximately 5 inches (13 cm) from
the outer edge of each basket.
2. Either place a strip of white tape or paint a line
onto each basket paralleling the outer edge of each
basket (Fig. 14).
TRAINING PERIOD
Before mowing with the Greensmaster 3000-D, The
Toro Company suggests you find a clear area and prac-
tice starting, stopping, raising and lowering the cutting
units, turning, etc. This training period will be benefi-
cial to the operator in helping gain confidence in the
performance of the Greensmaster 3000-D.
IMPORTANT: If you shift to the No. 2 traction selec-
tor position while cutting greens, no increase in speed
will result. However, a sudden increase in speed will
develop when you actuate the lift pedal. For safety
purposes, it is recommended you use the No. 1 trac-
tion selection only for cutting greens and the No. 2
traction selection for transport.
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1. Alignment stripe
2. Approve 5 in. (13 cm)
3. Cut grass on the right
4. Keep focal spot (2–3 meters) ahead of the machine
First-Time Operation
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1
3
Figure 14
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