5.
Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in place.
9. Fill fuel tank with diesel fuel before starting engine.
Avoid spilling any fuel. Since fuel is highly flammable,
handle it carefully.
Repair or replace damaged, malfunctioning, or illegible
shields, safety devices, or decals before operating the
machine.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
6.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma-
B. Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is
hot or running.
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing because it could get
caught in moving parts and possibly cause personal in-
jury.
C. Do not smoke while handling diesel fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and not over one inch from
the top of the tank (bottom of the filler neck). Do not
overfill.
7.
andahelmetisadvisable andrequired bysome localor-
dinances and insurance regulations.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
8.
might be picked up and thrown by the blades.
Make sure the work area is clear of objects which
While Operating
1.
2.
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could be deadly.
Always wear your seatbelt.
angle increases to a Toro recommended maximum limit
of25degrees,theriskofarolloverincreasestoamoder-
ate level. DO NOT EXCEED A 25 DEGREE SIDE HILL
ANGLE BECAUSE THE RISK OF A ROLLOVER AND
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IS VERY HIGH. The
Groundsmaster 3500--D is equipped with an angle indi-
cator, mounted on the steering tube,which indicates the
side hill angle the machine is operating on and identifies
the recommended maximum limit of 25 degrees.
Do notrun theengine ina confined area withoutade-
3.
chine.
Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
4.
Check interlock switches daily for proper operation
(see Chapter 5 -- Electrical System). Do not rely entirely
on safety switches: shut off engine before getting off
seat. If a switch fails, replace it before operating the ma-
chine. The interlock system is for your protection, so do
not bypass it.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards
whichcancauseasuddenchangeinsidehillangle.Use
extreme caution when operating close to sand traps,
ditches, creeks, steep hillsides, or other hazards. Re-
duce speed when making sharp turns. Do not turn on
hills. Avoid sudden stops and starts. Use reverse pedal
for braking. Cutting units must be lowered when going
down slopes for steering control.
5.
Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may
cause vehicle to tip or roll, possibly resulting in personal
injury or death.
10.When
starting the engine:
6.
This triplex mower has a unique drive system for su-
A. Engage parking brake.
perior traction on hills. The uphill wheel will not spin out
and limit traction like conventional triplexes. If operated
on a side hill that is too steep, rollover may occur before
losing traction.
B. Besuretractionpedalisinneutralandbladedrive
is in disengage position.
C. After engine starts, release parking brake and
keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not move.
If movement is evident, the neutral control linkage is
incorrectly adjusted: therefore, shut engine off and
adjust until machine does not move when traction
pedal is released (see Adjust Traction Drive for Neu-
tral in the Adjustments section of Chapter 4 -- Hy-
draulic System).
7.
one is behind the machine. Watch out for traffic when
near or crossing roads. Always yield the right of way.
Before backing up, look to the rear and assure no
8.
parts and the deck discharge area.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving
9.
The slope angle at which the machine will tip is de-
pendent on many factors. Among these are mowing
conditions such as wet or undulating turf, speed (espe-
cially in turns),position ofthe cutting units, tirepressure,
and operator experience. At side hill slope angles of 20
degrees or less the risk of a rollover is low. As the slope
11.
This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A) at
the operator position. Ear protectors are recommended
for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential of per-
manent hearing damage.
Safety
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