Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Series Operator's Manual page 37

while at the same time keeping the tractor tires as
far away from the edge of traps or water hazards
as possible.
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If an obstacle is in the way, shift the cutting units
to easily mow around it.
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When transporting the machine from 1 work area
to another, raise the cutting units to the fully up
position, move the mow/transport slide to the left
to transport, and place the throttle in the F
position.
General Tips for Model 03170
DANGER
The mower has a unique traction system that
allows the machine to move forward on side
hills, even if the uphill wheel should come
off the ground. If this should happen, you or
any bystanders could be seriously injured or
AST
killed in a rollover.
The slope angle at which the machine tips
depends on many factors. Among these are
mowing conditions such as wet or undulating
turf, speed (especially in turns), position of
the cutting units, tire pressure, and operator
experience.
At side hill angles of 20 degrees or less, the
risk of a rollover is low. As the slope angle
increases to a recommended maximum limit
of 25 degrees, the risk of a rollover increases
to a moderate level. Do not exceed a 25
degree side hill slope angle because the risk
of a rollover and serious injury or death is
very high.
To determine which hills or slopes you may
safely operate on, you must conduct a site
survey of the mowing area. When performing
this site survey, always use common sense
and take into consideration the turf condition
and the rollover risk. To determine which hills
or slopes may be safely operated on, use the
inclinometer provided with each machine. To
perform a site survey, lay a 1.25 m plank (4
ft 2 x 4) on the slope surface and measure
the angle of the slope. The 1.25 m plank (4 ft
2 x 4) averages the slope but does not take
into consideration dips or holes, which can
cause a sudden change in side hill angle. The
maximum side hill angle should not be greater
than 25 degrees.
Additionally, the machine is equipped with an
angle indicator mounted on the steering tube.
This indicates the side hill angle the machine
is on and identifies the recommended
maximum limit of 25 degrees.
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Practice operating the machine and become
thoroughly familiar with it.
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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 to an open area.
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