Shutting Off The Engine; Driving The Machine; Stopping The Machine; Selecting The Steering Mode - Toro Groundsmaster 360 31223 Operator's Manual

8. Leave the throttle midway between the S
and F positions until the engine and the
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hydraulic system warm up.
Important:
When you start the engine for
the first time, change the engine oil, or
overhaul the engine, transmission, or wheel
motor, operate the machine with the throttle
lever in the S
LOW
and reverse directions for 1 to 2 minutes.
Also, operate the lift lever and PTO lever to
ensure that all parts are operating properly.
Then shut off the engine and check the fluid
levels, check for oil leaks, loose parts, and
any other problems.

Shutting Off the Engine

1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO, make sure that the traction
pedal is in the N
parking brake, and move the engine-speed
switch to the idle position.
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the key to the
5. Remove the key to prevent the engine from
accidentally starting and before you transport
or store the machine.
Note:
Remove the key; otherwise, the fuel
pump or accessories may run and cause the
battery to lose charge.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured
if they move or attempt to operate the
machine while it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even for a short period of
time between operation.

Driving the Machine

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the F
performance. Always operate the throttle in the F
position when mowing.

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, release the traction pedal to the
N position.
EUTRAL
position in both the forward
position, engage the
EUTRAL
position.
OFF
position for best
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Engage the parking brake whenever you leave the
LOW
machine and remove the key.
Selecting the Steering
Mode
For maximum trimming and minimum turf damage,
operate the machine in the 4-wheel-steering mode.
However, when transporting the machine on roads or
trails, switch the machine into 2-wheel-steering mode.
1. Steering-selector switch
Switching from 4-Wheel Steering
to 2-Wheel Steering
Press the steering-selector switch
forward position. When the wheels are not aligned in
the forward position, the green light flashes and the
machine remains in the 4-wheel-steering mode until
the 4 tires point straight ahead. Turn the steering
wheel slowly to straighten out the wheels until the
green light stops flashing and remains on. When the
switch light is solid green, the machine is in 2-wheel
steering.
Note:
If you turn the steering wheel too briskly,
steering misalignment may occur.
Switching from 2-Wheel Steering
to 4-Wheel Steering
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Press the steering-selector switch
rearward position. When the front wheels are not
aligned in the forward position, the green light flashes
and the machine remains in 2-wheel-steering mode
until the 4 tires point straight ahead. Turn the steering
wheel slowly to straighten out the wheels until the
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