Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual page 17

Lift-Lock Lever
Use the lift-lock lever to secure the lift switch
17) to the -
RAISE DECK
maintenance on the cutting unit or when transporting
between mowing locations.
Mow/Transport Slide
Using your heel, move the mow/transport slide to the
left to transport, and to the right to mow
Note:
The cutting units operate only in the mow
position.
Important:
The mow speed is set at the factory
to 9.7 km/h (6 mph). You can increase or decrease
the mow speed by adjusting the speed-stop screw
(Figure 19).
Figure 19
1. Speed-stop screw
Indicator Slot
The indicator slot in the operator platform indicates
when the cutting units are in the center position
(Figure 16).
Throttle
Move the throttle forward to increase the engine
speed and rearward to decrease the engine speed
(Figure 17).
PTO Switch
The PTO switch has 2 positions: O
I (stop). Pull the PTO switch out to engage the
N
cutting-unit blades. Push the switch in to disengage
the cutting-unit blades
Cutting-Unit Shift Lever
To lower the cutting units to the ground, move the
cutting-unit shift lever forward. To raise the cutting
units, pull the shift lever rearward to the R
(Figure 17).
position when performing
(Figure
(start) and
UT
(Figure 17).
AISE
Note:
The cutting units do not drop unless the engine
is running.
(Figure
Move the lever to the right or left to move the cutting
units in the same direction.
Note:
Do this only when the cutting units are raised or
if they are on the ground and the machine is moving.
Note:
The lever does not need to be held in the
forward position while you are lowering the cutting
units.
16).
Alternator Light
The alternator light should be off when the engine is
running (Figure
Note:
If it is on, check the charging system and repair
it as necessary.
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position
17
17).