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SETUP
Before Starting Engine
1. Check the oil level in the hydraulic reservoir.
2. Check engine oil and gasoline levels.
3. Check the position of the fuel valve and key switch. See
the engine manual for proper use of each.
4. Be sure all persons are clear of conveyor and spinner
areas; then (making sure the E-Stop switch is in the UP
position) using the key switch on the engine, start the
engine. Using the engine speed switch, adjust the engine
to the desired RPM.
The 310 Turf Tender has its own power supply and
hydraulic system. The power supply used is a Honda 11 hp
engine. The engine provides power through an electrically
powered clutch to the hydraulic pump which draws hydraulic
fluid from the reservoir and circulates the fluid to the drive
motors on the Turf Tender.
The 310 Turf Tender incorporates two engine control
switches on the handle of the machine; an engine speed control
switch and an E-Stop switch. The engine speed control switch
is a 3-position switch which controls the rpm of the engine.
Idle, 28, and 36 are the three preset modes. The
Idle
position
is used mainly to warm up the engine and to reduce the engine
rpm when the machine is not spreading. The
Idle
position can
not be used for spreading as it will stall the engine. The
28
position governs the engine speed at 2800 rpm. It is intended
for slower speed operation of the Turf Tender. The
36
position
governs the engine speed at 3600 rpm and is used for normal
operation. The
E-Stop
switch will immediately turn the engine
off when pressed to the down position. The
E-Stop
switch
must be in the fully up position in order for the engine to run.
Before Operating For The First Time
1. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid. The fluid should
be at the upper indicator mark on the dipstick of the
breather/filler cap. Fill as required.
2. Check the oil and gasoline levels in the engine. Fill as
required.
3. Read and understand all information in the Honda engine
Operator’s Manual.
SETUP
