While Operating The Machine - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Service Manual

While Operating the Machine

Safety: Safety Instructions
1. Do not run the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation.
Exhaust fumes are hazardous and could be deadly.
2. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the machine.
3. Check interlock switches daily for proper operation (see
System (page 6–1)). Do not rely entirely on safety switches: shut off engine
before getting off seat. If a switch fails, replace it before operating the
machine. The interlock system is for your protection, so do not bypass it.
4. Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive on hillsides. Failure
to use caution on slopes or hills may cause vehicle to tip or roll, possibly
resulting in personal injury or death.
5. This triplex mower has a unique drive system for superior traction on hills.
The uphill wheel will not spin out and limit traction like conventional triplexes.
If operated on a side hill that is too steep, rollover may occur before losing
traction.
6. Before backing up, look to the rear and assure no one is behind the machine.
Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always yield the right
of way.
7. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts and the deck
discharge area.
8. Establish special procedures and work rules for unusual operating conditions
(e.g. slopes, sand traps, water hazards). Survey the mowing site completely
to determine which areas can be operated on safely. When performing this
site survey, always use common sense and take into consideration the turf
condition and the rollover risk. To perform a site survey, follow the procedure
outlined in the Operator's Manual.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards which can cause a
sudden change in side hill angle. Use extreme caution when operating close
to sand traps, ditches, creeks, steep hillsides, or other hazards. Reduce
speed when making sharp turns. Do not turn on hills. Avoid sudden stops
and starts. Use reverse pedal for braking. Cutting units should be lowered
when going down slopes.
9. When starting the engine:
A. Engage parking brake.
B. Be sure traction pedal is in neutral and blade drive is in disengage
position.
C. After engine starts, release parking brake and keep foot off traction pedal.
Machine must not move. If movement is evident, the neutral control
linkage is incorrectly adjusted: therefore, shut engine off and adjust until
machine does not move when traction pedal is released (see Adjusting
the Traction Drive for Neutral in Operator's Manual).
10. Before backing up, look to the rear and assure no one is behind the machine.
Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always yield the right
of way.
11. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts and the reel discharge
area. Grass baskets, if so equipped, must be in place during reel operation
for maximum safety.
12. This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A) at the operator position.
Ear protectors are recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the
potential of permanent hearing damage.
13. Raise the cutting units when driving from one work area to another.
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Chapter 6: Electrical
Reelmaster ® 3100-D/3105-D
20252SL Rev A