Shutting Off The Engine; Operating The Machine - Toro Reelmaster 3555 Operator's Manual

Important:
To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter for
longer than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of
continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
6. When you start the engine for the first time
or after an overhaul of the engine, operate
the machine in forward and reverse for 1 to 2
minutes. Also operate the lift lever and cutting
unit drive switch to ensure proper operation of
all traction and cutting unit systems.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and right
to check steering response; then shut off the
engine and check for oil leaks, loose parts, and
any other noticeable malfunctions.
CAUTION
Contact with moving parts could result
in injury.
Shut off the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop before checking
for oil leaks, loose parts, and other
malfunctions.

Shutting Off the Engine

1. Move the throttle control to the I
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Move the cutting unit drive switch to D
(Figure 35).
Figure 35
1. Cutting unit drive switch
2. Lower mow/raise control
4. Move the mow/transport slide right, to the M
position (Figure 39).
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3. Disengage
4. Lower
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1. Mow/transport slid
5. Use the lower mow/raise control lever to lower
the cutting units
6. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.

Operating the Machine

Mowing Grass
1. Start the engine and move the throttle to the
F position.
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2. Move the mow/transport slide to the right to the
M position
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1. Mow/transport slid
3. Press the cutting unit drive switch to the E
position (Figure
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Figure 36
2. Mow
(Figure 35).
(Figure 39).
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2. Mow
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