Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Performing Daily Maintenance; Checking The Interlock System - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
engine quickly.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
Before mowing, always inspect the machine to
ensure that the cutting units are in good working
condition.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
Fuel Safety
•
Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
•
Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
•
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page 33).
Checking the Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
CAUTION
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
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.
Note:
The machine is equipped with an interlock
switch on the parking brake. The engine shuts off if
you press the traction pedal with the parking brake
engaged.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with
low (<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content.
The minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 28 L (7.5 US
gallons).
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Maintenance
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