First-Time Operation - Toro 04353 Operator's Manual

First-Time Operation

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.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Inspect the areas beneath the mowers to make
sure they are clear of debris.
1. Sit on the seat, place the shift selector in NEU-
TRAL, and check the mow and lift pedals to make
sure they are level with one another.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
make sure the pedal is in neutral.
3. Move the choke lever to ON—when starting a cold
engine—and the throttle lever to the half-throttle
position.
4. 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 rear-
ward to the OFF position. A warm engine requires
little or no choking.
5. Check the machine out with the following proce-
dures 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 dur
ing 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 fit-
tings. 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 DIS-
ENGAGED. 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 follow-
ing system checks daily to make sure the interlock sys-
tem operates correctly.
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