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Check Operation Of Interlock
Switches
Caution
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
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
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_.
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1. By–pass valve
2. Before starting engine, close by–pass valve by rotating
it 90_. Do not start engine when valve is open.
Operating Characteristics
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.
Practice going both forward and in reverse, starting and
stopping the machine. To stop, take your foot off the
traction pedal and let it return to neutral or press down on
the reverse pedal to stop. Going down a hill, you may need
to use the reverse pedal to stop.
When driving on slopes, drive slowly to maintain steering
control and avoid turns to prevent rollovers. In side hill
situations you should shift the sidewinder cutting units
to the up hill side to give you more stability. Conversely,
shifting the cutting units to the down hill side will give
you less stability. This should always be done before
going on a side hill.
When possible, mow up and down hills rather than across
them. Have the cutting units lowered when going down a
hill to maintain steering control. Do not attempt to turn on a
hill.
Practice driving around obstacles with the reels up and
down. Be careful when driving between narrow objects so
you don't damage the machine or cutting units.
On the Sidewinder unit, get a feel for the reach of the
cutting units so you don't hang them up or damage them in
any way.
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