Starting The Engine; Shutting Off The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 3505-D Operator's Manual

Slope Safety
•
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
•
Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
•
Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and to determine
whether you can operate the machine in the
conditions on that day and at that site. Changes
in the terrain can result in a change in slope
operation for the machine.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
•
Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
•
Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
•
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
•
Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
•
Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
•
If possible, keep the cutting unit(s) lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
•
Use extreme caution with grass-collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.

Starting the Engine

1. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged and
the cutting-unit-drive switch is in the D
position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that the pedal is in the N
3. Move the throttle lever to the 1/2-throttle position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to
the O /P
N REHEAT
indicator light goes out (approximately 7
seconds); then rotate the key to the S
position to engage the starter motor.
Important:
To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter for
longer than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of
continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
5. Release the key when the engine starts.
Note:
The key automatically moves to the
O /R position.
N UN
6. When you start the engine for the first time
or after overhauling the engine, operate the
machine in forward and reverse for 1 to 2
minutes.
Note:
Also, operate the lift lever and
cutting-unit-drive switch to ensure that all parts
operate properly.
7. Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the
right to check the steering response, then shut
off the engine check for oil leaks, loose parts,
and any other malfunctions.

Shutting Off the Engine

1. Move the throttle control to the I
2. Move the cutting-unit-drive switch to the
D position.
ISENGAGE
3. Rotate the key switch to the O
4. Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
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ISENGAGE
EUTRAL
position until the glow-plug
TART
position.
DLE
position.
FF
position.