Starting The Engine - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace all damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes. Before you
operate the machine, review the site conditions to
determine whether you can operate the machine
in the conditions on that day and at that site.
Changes in the terrain can result in a change in
slope operation for the machine.
– Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in
speed or direction. Make turns slowly and
gradually.
– Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question.
– Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstructions.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction.
– Use extreme caution when operating
the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water hazards, or other
hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over
if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge
caves in. Establish a safety area between the
machine and any hazard.
– Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
– If possible, keep the cutting units lowered to
the ground while operating on slopes. Raising
the cutting units while operating on slopes can
cause the machine to become unstable.
This triplex mower has a unique drive system for
superior traction on hills. The uphill wheel does not
spin out and limit traction like conventional triplex
mowers. If you operate the machine on a side hill that
is too steep, rollover will occur before losing traction.
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When possible, mow up and down a hill rather
than across it.
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On side hills, shift the cutting units uphill (if
equipped).
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If the tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s)
and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
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If you must turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill,
if possible.

Starting the Engine

Note:
You may need to bleed the fuel system if any
of the following situations have occurred; refer to
Bleeding the Fuel System (page
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It is the initial startup of a new engine.
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The engine has shut off because lack of fuel.
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You performed maintenance for the fuel system
components, such as replacing the fuel filter.
1. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged, and
the reel drive switch is in the D
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that the pedal is in the N
3. Move the throttle lever to the 1/2 throttle position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to the
O /P position until the glow plug indicator
N REHEAT
light goes out (approximately 7 seconds); then
rotate the key to the S
the starter motor. Release the key when the
engine starts.
Note:
The key moves automatically to the
O /R position.
N UN
Important:
To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter
longer than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of
continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
5. When the engine is started 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 parts.
Note:
Turn the steering wheel to the left and
right to check the steering response, then shut
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position.
ISENGAGE
position.
EUTRAL
position to engage
TART