Operation; Starting/Stopping Engine - Toro 03200 Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

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Figure 38
1. Reel speed control
Fuel Gauge
Registers amount of fuel in tank.
Seat Adjustments
Fore and Aft Adjustment — Move lever on side of seat
outward, slide seat to desired position and release lever to
lock seat into position.
Deluxe Seat Adjustments
Weight Adjustment — Push lever up or down to adjust to
operator's weight. Lever up — light operator, lever in
middle position — medium weight operator or lever down
for heavy operator.
Inclining Backrest — Turn handle to adjust angle of
backrest.
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Figure 39
1. Fore and aft lever
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2. Backlap control
1
2. Fuel gauge
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Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Starting/Stopping Engine

Important The fuel system may have to be bled if
any of the following situations have occurred:
Initial start up of a new engine.
Engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
Maintenance has been performed upon fuel
system components; i.e. filter replaced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding Fuel System
1. Be sure parking brake is set and Reel Drive switch is in
DISENGAGE position.
2. Remove foot from traction pedal and make sure pedal is
in neutral position.
3. Move throttle lever to 1/2 throttle position.
4. Insert key into switch and rotate it to ON/PREHEAT
position until glow plug indicator light goes out
(approximately 7 seconds), then rotate key to START
position to engage starter motor. Release key when
engine starts. The key will move automatically to the
ON/RUN position.
Important
To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage starter longer than 15 seconds.
After 10 seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60
seconds before engaging starter motor again.
5. When engine is started for the first time, or after
overhaul of the engine, operate the machine in forward
and reverse for one to two minutes. Also operate the lift
lever and reel drive switch to be sure of proper
operation of all parts.
Turn steering wheel to the left and right to check steering
response. Then shut engine off and check for oil leaks,
loose parts and any other noticeable malfunctions.
Caution
Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to
stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts or
other malfunctions.
6. To stop engine, move throttle control to IDLE position,
move reel drive switch to DISENGAGE and rotate
starter key to OFF. Remove key from switch to prevent
accidental starting.