Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual page 8

While Operating
9. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
10.Before starting the engine:
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Make sure traction pedal is in NEUTRAL and the
ENABLE / DISABLE switch is in DISABLE.
C. After engine is started, release parking brake and
keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not move.
If movement is evident, the neutral return mecha-
nism is adjusted incorrectly; therefore, shut engine
off and adjust until machine does not move when
traction pedal is released.
11. Seating capacity is one person. Therefore, never
carry passengers.
12.Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
13.Check interlock switches daily for proper operation.
If a switch fails, replace it before operating the machine.
The interlock system is for your protection, so do not by-
pass it. Replace all interlock switches every two years.
14.Using the machine demands attention and to pre-
vent loss of control:
A. Operate only in daylight or when there is good ar-
tificial light.
B. Drive slowly
C. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
D. Look behind machine before backing up.
E. Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek or
other hazard.
F. Reduce speed when making sharp turns and
turning on a hillside.
G. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
15.Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop sud-
denly when traveling uphill or downhill.
Safety
16.Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may
cause loss of control and vehicle to tip or roll possibly re-
sulting in personal injury or death. On 4–wheel drive
models, always use the seat belt and ROPS together.
17.If engine stalls or loses power and cannot make it to
the top of a slope, do not turn machine around. Always
back slowly straight down the slope.
18.DON'T TAKE AN INJURY RISK! When a person or
pet appears unexpectedly in or near the mowing area,
STOP MOWING. Careless operation, combined with
terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume
mowing until area is cleared.
19.Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas
could be hot enough to cause burns.
20.If cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates abnor-
mally, stop immediately, turn engine off, set parking
brake and wait for all motion to stop. Inspect for damage.
If reel or bedknife is damaged, repair or replace it before
operating. Do not attempt to free blocked cutting unit by
reversing reel direction. Damage to reel may result.
21.Before getting off the seat:
A. Move traction pedal to neutral.
B. Set parking brake.
C. Disengage cutting units and wait for reels to stop.
D. Stop engine and remove key from switch.
E. Toro recommends that anytime the machine is
parked (short or long term) the cutting units should
be lowered to the ground. This relieves pressure
from the lift circuit and eliminates the risk of cutting
units accidentally lowering to the ground.
F. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked
or blocked.
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