Operating Instructions; Break-In Period; Starting Instructions; Check The Interlock System Operation - Toro greensmaster 3100 Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

Break-In Period

1. Refer to the engine manual supplied with the
Greensmaster 3100 for oil change and maintenance
procedures recommended during break-in.
2. Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for
the Greensmaster 3100 break-in period.
3. The first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability. Monitor performance closely so that
minor difficulties that could lead to major problems
can be corrected. Inspect the machine often during
break-in for signs of oil leakage, loose fasteners, or
any other malfunction.
4. To assure optimum performance of the brake
system, burnish (break-in) the brakes before use.
To burnish brakes: Firmly apply brakes and drive
the machine at mowing speed until the brakes are
hot, as indicated by their smell. An adjustment to
the brakes may be required after break-in. Refer to
Brake Adjustment.

Starting Instructions

Note: Inspect the areas beneath the mowers to make
sure they are clear of debris.
1. Unlock the mow lockout lever by pulling the pin
outward, rotating it clockwise and inserting the end
into the rear hole in the bracket.
2. Sit on the seat, place the shift selector in
NEUTRAL, and check the mow and lift pedals to
make sure they are level with one another.
3. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
make sure the pedal is in neutral.
4. Move the choke lever to ON—when starting a cold
engine—and the throttle lever to the half-throttle
position.
5. Insert and turn the ignition key clockwise until the
engine starts. After the engine starts, regulate the
choke to keep the engine running smoothly. As
soon as possible, open the choke by pulling it
rearward to the OFF position. A warm engine
requires little or no choking.
6. Check the machine out with the following
procedures after the engine has started:
A. Move the throttle control to FAST and
momentarily engage the reels by depressing
the mow pedal (the cutting units should
drop and all reels should turn).
B. Operate the lift pedal; the cutting reels
should stop and the cutting units raise to full
transport position.
NOTE: Stop the engine. Check the lip of
each basket to be sure it doesn't contact the
reel during operation. Re-adjust if the
basket does make contact.
C. Depress the brake pedal to keep the machine
from moving and operate the traction pedal
through the forward and reverse positions.
Continue the above procedure for 1–2
minutes.
D. Neutralize the traction lever and the mow
and lift pedals, lock the parking brake, and
turn the engine off. Check for oil leaks; if
oil leaks appear, check the tightness of the
hydraulic fittings. If oil leaks continue to
appear, contact your local TORO dealer for
assistance and, if necessary, replacement
parts.
Important
The motor or wheel seals may show
some trace of oil for a short period of time until the
break-in period is completed.
NOTE: When the Greensmaster 3100 is new and the
bearings and reels are tight, it is necessary to use the
FAST throttle control position for this check. A fast
throttle setting may not be required after break-in.
Check the Interlock System
Operation
The interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the operator is on the seat,
the shift selector is in NEUTRAL and the cutting units
are DISENGAGED. Also, the engine will stop when
the cutting units are engaged or if the shift selector is
in the No. 1 or No. 2 position with operator off the
seat. Do the following system checks daily to make
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