Toro Groundsmaster 360 31223 Operator's Manual

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8. Leave the throttle midway between the SLOWand FAST positions until the engine and thehydraulic system warm up.Important: When you start the engine forthe first time, change the engine oil, oroverhaul the engine, transmission, or wheelmotor, operate the machine with the throttlelever in the SLOW position in both the forwardand reverse directions for 1 to 2 minutes.Also, operate the lift lever and PTO lever toensure that all parts are operating properly.Then shut off the engine and check the fluidlevels, check for oil leaks, loose parts, andany other problems.Shutting Off the Engine1. Park the machine on a level surface.2. Disengage the PTO, make sure that the tractionpedal is in the NEUTRAL position, engage theparking brake, and move the engine-speedswitch to the idle position.3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.4. Turn the key to the OFF position.5. Remove the key to prevent the engine fromaccidentally starting and before you transportor store the machine.Note: Remove the key; otherwise, the fuelpump or accessories may run and cause thebattery to lose charge.CAUTIONChildren or bystanders may be injuredif they move or attempt to operate themachine while it is unattended.Always remove the key and engage theparking brake when leaving the machineunattended, even for a short period oftime between operation.Driving the MachineThe throttle control regulates the engine speed asmeasured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placethe throttle control in the FAST position for bestperformance. Always operate the throttle in the FASTposition when mowing.Stopping the MachineTo stop the machine, release the traction pedal to theNEUTRAL position.Engage the parking brake whenever you leave themachine and remove the key.Selecting the SteeringModeFor maximum trimming and minimum turf damage,operate the machine in the 4-wheel-steering mode.However, when transporting the machine on roads ortrails, switch the machine into 2-wheel-steering mode.g014390Figure 211. Steering-selector switchSwitching from 4-Wheel Steeringto 2-Wheel SteeringPress the steering-selector switch (Figure 21) to theforward position. When the wheels are not aligned inthe forward position, the green light flashes and themachine remains in the 4-wheel-steering mode untilthe 4 tires point straight ahead. Turn the steeringwheel slowly to straighten out the wheels until thegreen light stops flashing and remains on. When theswitch light is solid green, the machine is in 2-wheelsteering.Note: If you turn the steering wheel too briskly,steering misalignment may occur.Switching from 2-Wheel Steeringto 4-Wheel SteeringPress the steering-selector switch (Figure 21) to therearward position. When the front wheels are notaligned in the forward position, the green light flashesand the machine remains in 2-wheel-steering modeuntil the 4 tires point straight ahead. Turn the steeringwheel slowly to straighten out the wheels until the26