During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

4. Keep you foot off the traction pedal.
5. Start the engine.
6. Disengage the parking brake.
7. Rise off the operator's seat.
Note:
The engine should shut off if you are out
of the operator's seat and the parking brake is
disengaged.
Checking the Parking Brake and
Traction Pedal Run-Interlock
1. Sit in the operator's seat.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Press the cutting unit drive switch to the
D position.
ISENGAGE
4. Keep you foot off the traction pedal.
5. Start the engine.
6. Press the traction pedal.
Note:
The engine should shut off if the parking
brake is E
NGAGED
pressed.
Checking the Seat and Traction
Pedal Run-Interlock
1. Sit in the operator's seat.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Press the cutting unit drive switch to the
D position.
ISENGAGE
4. Keep you foot off the traction pedal.
5. Start the engine.
6. Disengage the parking brake.
7. Rise off the operator's seat.
8. Press the traction pedal.
Note:
The engine should shut off in 1 second
if you are out of the operator's seat and press
the traction pedal.

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
and the traction pedal is
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Do not carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and children out of the operating area.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
•
Stop the cutting units whenever you are not
mowing.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
•
Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
•
Do not leave a running machine unattended.
•
Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage and lower the cutting units.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
– Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
•
Do not remove any of the ROPS components from
the machine.
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