Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual page 19

Traction Pedals
Press the forward traction pedal to move forward.
Press reverse traction pedal to move backward or to
assist in stopping when moving forward
Note:
Allow the pedal to move or move it to the
position to stop the machine.
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Tilt-Steering Lever
Pull the tilt-steering lever back to tilt the steering wheel
to the desired position, then push the lever forward to
tighten (Figure 21).
Parking Brake
Whenever you shut off the engine, engage the parking
brake to prevent accidental movement of the machine.
To engage the parking brake, pull up on the lever
(Figure 22).
Note:
The engine shuts off when you press the
traction pedal with the parking brake engaged.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is used to start, stop, and preheat
the engine. The ignition switch has 3 positions:
O , O /P , and S
FF N REHEAT
O /P position until the glow-plug-indicator light
N REHEAT
goes out (approximately 7 seconds); then rotate the
key to the S position to engage the starter motor.
TART
Release the key when the engine starts
To shut off the engine, rotate the key to the O
position.
Note:
Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
Seat-Adjustment Lever
Move the seat-adjustment lever on the side of the
seat outward, slide the seat to the desired position,
and release the lever to lock the seat into position
(Figure 23).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge registers the amount of fuel in the tank
(Figure 23).
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. Rotate the key to the
TART
(Figure
FF
21).
1. Fuel gauge
Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours that
you operate the machine with the key switch in the
R position. Use these times for scheduling regular
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maintenance.
Engine-Coolant-Temperature
Warning Light
22).
The temperature warning light glows if the engine
coolant temperature is too high. If the coolant
temperature rises another 10°, the engine shuts off
(Figure 22).
Glow-Plug-Indicator Light
The glow-plug-indicator light glows when the glow
plugs are operating
Oil-Pressure Warning Light
The oil-pressure warning light glows if the engine-oil
pressure drops below a safe level
oil pressure is low, shut off the engine and determine
the cause. Repair the engine-oil system before you
start the engine again.
Lift-Lock Lever
Use the lift-lock lever to secure the lift switch
22), to the
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maintenance on the deck or when transporting
between mowing locations.
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Figure 23
2. Seat-adjustment lever
(Figure 22).
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22). If the
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