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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK OPERATION OF INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
CAUTION
Do not disconnect the safety switches be
cause they are for the operator's protection.
Check operation of the switches daily to be
sure the interlock system is operating cor
rectly. If a switch is not operating properly,
replace it before operating the machine. Re
place the switches every two years to be
sure of maximum safety.
1. Make sure all bystanders are away from the area of
operation. Keep hands and feet away from cutting
units.
2. With operator on seat, the engine must not start
with either reel switch engaged or traction pedal
engaged. Correct problem if not operating properly.
3. With operator on the seat, traction pedal in neutral,
parking brake off and reel switch in OFF position, the
engine should start. Lift off the seat and slowly depress
the traction pedal, the engine should stop in one to
three seconds. Correct problem if not operating
properly.
4. With operator on the seat, engine running, reel
transport slide in mow and reel switch in ON position,
lower cutting units. Reels should come on. Pull back on
the lift lever, the reels should stop when fully raised.
Correct problem if not operating properly.
Note: The machine is equipped with an interlock
switch on the parking brake. Engine will stop if traction
pedal is depressed with parking brake engaged.
TOWING TRACTION UNIT (Fig. 41)
In case of emergency, the Reelmaster can be towed for
a short distance. However, Toro does not recommend
this as a standard procedure.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow the machine faster than 2-3
mph because drive system may be damaged. If
machine must be moved a considerable distance,
transport it on a truck or trailer.
1. Locate by-pass valve on pump and rotate it 90.
Figure 41
1. By-pass valve
1
2. Before starting engine, close by-pass valve by
rotating it 90. Do not start engine when valve is open.
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
DANGER
The mower has a unique traction system that
will allow the machine to move forward on
side hills, even if the uphill wheel should
come of the ground. If this should happen,
the operator or any bystanders can be
seriously injured or killed in a rollover.
The slope angle at which the machine will tip
is dependent on many factors. Among these
are mowing conditions such as wet or
undulating turf, speed (especially in turns),
position of the cutting units (with
Sidewinder) tire pressure and operator
experience.
At side hill angles of 20 degrees or less the
risk of a rollover is low. As the slope angle
increases to a Toro recommended maximum
limit of 25 degrees the risk of a rollover
increases to a moderate level. DO NOT
EXCEED A 25 DEGREE SIDE HILL SLOPE
ANGLE BECAUSE THE RISK OF A
ROLLOVER AND SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH IS VERY HIGH.
To determine which hills or slopes may be
safely operated on, a site survey of the
mowing area must be done. When
performing this site survey always use
common sense and take into consideration
the turf condition and the rollover risk. To
determine which hills or slopes may be
safely operated on use the inclinometer
provided with each machine. To perform a
site survey, lay a 4' two by four on the slope
surface and measure the angle of the slope.
The 2 by 4 will average the slope but will not
take into consideration dips or holes which
can cause a sudden change in sidehill angle.
THE MAXIMUM SIDE HILL ANGLE SHOULD
NOT BE GREATER THAN 25 DEGREES.
Additionally, the Reelmaster 3100-D is
equipped with an angle indicator mounted
on the steering tube. This indicates the
sidehill angle the machine is on and
identifies the recommended maximum limit
of 25 degrees.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT.
Practice operating the Reelmaster and become
thoroughly familiar with it.
Start the engine and run it at half idle until it warms up.
Push the throttle lever all the way forward, lift the cutting
units, disengage the parking brake, press the forward
traction pedal and carefully drive off to an open area.
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