Toro Greensmaster 3200 Service Manual

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Rev. D Greensmaster 3200/3200--DPage 1 -- 2SafetyWhile Operating1. Do not run the engine in a confined area without ad-equate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous andcould be deadly.2. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-chine.3. Check the operation of the interlock switches dailyfor proper operation (see Verify Interlock System Opera-tion in Chapter 5 -- Electrical System). Replace any mal-functioning switches before operating the machine.4. To start the engine:A. Sit on the seat, make sure cutting units are dis-engaged.B. Verify that functional control lever is in neutral.C. Verify that parking brake is set.D. Proceed to start engine.5. Using the machine demands attention, and to pre-vent loss of control:A. Mow only in daylight or when there is good artifi-cial light.B. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.C. Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeksor other hazards.D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoidsudden stops and starts.E. Before backing up, look to the rear to be sure noone is behind the machine.F. Watch out for traffic when near or crossingroads. Always yield the right--of--way.G. Apply the service brakes when going downhill tokeep forward speed slow and to maintain control ofthe machine.6. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from movingparts and the reel discharge area. The grass basketsmust be in place during operation of the reels or thatch-ers for maximum safety. Shut the engine off before emp-tying the baskets.7. The GREENSMASTER 3200--D may exceed noiselevels of 85 dB(A) at the operator position. Ear protec-tors are recommended, for prolonged exposure, to re-duce the potential of permanent hearing damage.8. Raise the cutting units when driving from one workarea to another.9. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe whileengine is running or soon after it is stopped becausethese areas could be hot enough to cause burns.10. If a cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates ab-normally, stop immediately, turn engine off, wait for allmotion to stop and inspect for damage. A damaged reelor bedknife must be repaired or replaced before opera-tion is continued.11. Before getting off the seat:A. Make sure cutting units are disengaged.B. Verify that functional control system is in neutral.C. Set the parking brake.D. Stop the engine and remove key from ignitionswitch.12. Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop sud-denly when traveling uphill or downhill.13. Operator must be skilled and trained in how to driveon hillsides. Avoid wet slopes. Failure to use caution onslopes or hills may cause loss of control and vehicle totip or roll possibly resulting in personal injury or death.14. If engine stalls or loses headway and cannot makeit to the top of a slope, do not turn machine around. Al-ways back slowly straight down the slope.15. DON’T TAKE AN INJURY RISK! When a person orpet appears unexpectedly in or near the mowing area,STOP MOWING. Careless operation, combined withterrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positionedguards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resumemowing until area is cleared.16. Whenever machine is left unattended, make surecutting units are fully raised and reels are not spinning,key is removed from ignition switch and parking brakeis set.