Toro Groundsmaster 3400, Operator'S Manual

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– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of
lightning.
•
Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
•
Use accessories, attachments, and replacement parts
approved by The Toro® Company only.
Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Safety
•
Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
•
Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you can
release it quickly in an emergency.
•
Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do not
contact them.
• Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by thoroughly
inspecting it periodically for damage and keeping all the
mounting fasteners tight.
•
Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or alter it.
Machines with a Foldable Roll Bar
•
Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised
position.
• The ROPS is an integral safety device. Keep a folding roll
bar in the raised and locked position, and use the seat
belt when operating the machine with the roll bar in the
raised position.
•
Lower a folding roll bar temporarily only when necessary.
Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is folded
down.
•
Be aware that there is no rollover protection when a
folded roll bar is in the down position.
•
Check the area that you will be mowing and never fold
down a folding roll bar in areas where there are slopes,
drop-offs, or water.
Slope Safety
•
Slow down the machine and use extra care on hillsides.
Travel up and down on hillsides. Turf conditions can
affect the stability of the machine.
•
Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must turn the
machine, turn it slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
•
Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when reversing
the machine.
•
Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the machine.
Starting and Shutting Off the
Engine
Important:
You must bleed the fuel system before
starting the engine if you are starting the engine for the
first time, the engine has shut off due to lack of fuel, or
you have performed maintenance on the fuel system;
refer to
Bleeding the Fuel System (page 35) .
WARNING
Before starting the engine check that:
• You have read and understood the Safety
Precautions section in this manual.
• The area is clear of bystanders.
• The cutting unit drive is disengaged.
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The travel control pedals are in neutral.
Important:
This machine is fitted with an engine-start
lockout, refer to Understanding the Operator-Presence
Control (page 21) .
Starting a Cold Engine
1. Sit in the seat, keep your foot off the traction pedals to
ensure they are in the N
EUTRAL
position, engage the
parking brake, and set the throttle to the 70 percent
full throttle position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the
ON
position ( I ) and check
that the engine oil pressure and battery-charge-warning
lights illuminate.
3. Turn the ignition key to the
PREHEAT
position ( II ) and
ensure the pre-heat indicator light is on. Hold it for 5
seconds to heat the glow plugs.
4. After preheating the glow plugs, turn key to the
START
position ( III ) and hold it to start the engine.
Note:
Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
5. Release the ignition key back to the
ON
position ( I )
when the engine starts.
6. Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms up.
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