During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

CAUTION
If the safety-interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly and cause personal
injury.
• Do not tamper with the safety systems.
• Check the operation of the switches daily
and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
1. Drive the machine slowly to a large, open area..
2. Lower the cutting unit(s), shut off the engine,
and engage the parking brake.
3. While sitting on the seat, the engine must not
start with either the cutting-unit switch engaged
or the traction pedal engaged.
Note:
Correct the problem if it is not operating
properly.
4. While sitting on the seat, put the traction pedal in
N , the parking brake O
EUTRAL
unit switch in the O
Note:
The engine should start. Rise from the
seat and slowly press the traction pedal, and
the engine should shut off in 1 to 3 seconds. If
it does not shut off, there is a malfunction in the
interlock system that you should correct before
resuming operation.
Note:
The machine is equipped with an interlock
switch on the parking brake. The engine shuts off
when you press the traction pedal with the parking
brake engaged.

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents that may cause injuries to himself/herself
and others and for damage to property.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and
hearing protection. Wearing safety shoes and long
pants is advisable and required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations. Tie back
long hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear
jewelry.
•
Ensure that all drives are in the N
the parking brake is engaged, and you are in the
operating position before you start the engine.
, and the cutting
FF
position.
FF
position,
EUTRAL
•
Keep all body parts, including hands and feet,
away from all moving parts.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Keep the direction of the mower discharge away
from people and pets.
•
Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary. If you must mow in reverse, look
behind and down for small children before and
while moving the machine in reverse. Stay alert
and stop the machine if a child enters the area.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could suddenly roll
over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the edge
caves in.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lighting.
•
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause the machine to slide.
•
Never raise the mower deck with the blades
running.
•
Stop the machine and inspect the blades after
striking an object or if there is an abnormal
vibration in the machine. Make all necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
•
Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing,
especially while crossing loose terrain such as
gravel.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
•
Turn on the flashing warning lights on the machine
whenever you travel on a public road, except
where such use is prohibited by law.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment and shut off
the engine before adding fuel and adjusting the
height of cut.
•
Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the
engine and, if the engine has a fuel-shutoff valve,
shut off the fuel when you have finished operating
the machine.
•
Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gases are enclosed.
•
Never leave a running engine unattended.
•
Before leaving the operating position, do the
following:
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