Toro 03206 Operator's Manual

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27Check Operation Of InterlockSwitchesIf safety interlock switches are disconnected ordamaged the machine could operate unexpectedlycausing personal injury.• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.• Check the operation of the interlock switchesdaily and replace any damaged switches beforeoperating the machine.Caution1. Make sure all bystanders are away from the area ofoperation. Keep hands and feet away from cutting units.2. With operator on seat, the engine must not start witheither reel switch engaged or traction pedal engaged.Correct problem if not operating properly.3. With operator on the seat, traction pedal in neutral,parking brake off and reel switch in OFF position, theengine should start. Lift off the seat and slowly depressthe traction pedal, the engine should stop in one tothree seconds. Correct problem if not operatingproperly.4. With operator on the seat, engine running, reel transportslide in mow and reel switch in ON position, lowercutting units. Reels should come on. Pull back on thelift lever, the reels should stop when fully raised.Correct problem if not operating properly.Note: The machine is equipped with an interlock switch onthe parking brake. Engine will stop if traction pedal isdepressed with parking brake engaged.Towing Traction UnitIn case of emergency, the Reelmaster can be towed for ashort distance. However, Toro does not recommend this asa standard procedure.Important Do not tow the machine faster than 2–3 mphbecause drive system may be damaged. If machine must bemoved a considerable distance, transport it on a truck ortrailer.1. Locate by–pass valve on pump and rotate it 90.1Figure 361. By–pass valve2. Before starting engine, close by–pass valve by rotatingit 90. Do not start engine when valve is open.Operating CharacteristicsPractice operating the Reelmaster and become thoroughlyfamiliar with it.Start the engine and run it at half idle until it warms up.Push the throttle lever all the way forward, lift the cuttingunits, disengage the parking brake, press the forwardtraction pedal and carefully drive off to an open area.Practice going both forward and in reverse, starting andstopping the machine. To stop, take your foot off thetraction pedal and let it return to neutral or press down onthe reverse pedal to stop. Going down a hill, you may needto use the reverse pedal to stop.When driving on slopes, drive slowly to maintain steeringcontrol and avoid turns to prevent rollovers. In side hillsituations you should shift the sidewinder cutting unitsto the up hill side to give you more stability. Conversely,shifting the cutting units to the down hill side will giveyou less stability. This should always be done beforegoing on a side hill.When possible, mow up and down hills rather than acrossthem. Have the cutting units lowered when going down ahill to maintain steering control. Do not attempt to turn on ahill.Practice driving around obstacles with the reels up anddown. Be careful when driving between narrow objects soyou don’t damage the machine or cutting units.On the Sidewinder unit, get a feel for the reach of thecutting units so you don’t hang them up or damage them inany way.