Operator's Manual
The REELMASTER 6500ĆD was tested and certified by
TORO for compliance with the B71.4Ć1990
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute. Although hazard control and accident
prevention partially are dependent upon the design
and configuration of the machine, these factors are
also dependent upon the awareness, concern, and
proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the
machine. Improper use or maintenance of the machine
can result in injury or death. To reduce the potential for
injury or death, comply with the following safety
instructions.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before starting and operating the machine. Become
familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
machine and engine quickly. A free replacement
manual is available by sending the complete model
and serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420-1196.
Never allow children to operate the machine. Do
not allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.
Never operate the machine when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in
place. If a shield, safety device or decal is defective,
illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine. Also tighten any loose nuts,
bolts or screws to ensure machine is in safe operating
condition.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes,
sneakers or when barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts and
possibly cause personal injury. Wearing safety
glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a helmet is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is in
NEUTRAL and cutting units are DISENGAGED.
Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the reels or fast moving
components from other attached implements. Keep all
bystanders away from operating area.
Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it
carefully:
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove fuel tank cap while engine is hot
or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an
inch of the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not
overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Sit on the seat when starting and operating the
machine.
Before starting the engine:
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Make sure traction pedal is in NEUTRAL,
throttle is in SLOW and the ENABLE / DISABLE
switch is in DISABLE.
C. After engine is started, release parking brake
and keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not
move. If movement is evident, the neutral return
mechanism is adjusted incorrectly; therefore, shut
engine off and adjust until machine does not move
when traction pedal is released.
Seating capacity is one person. Therefore, never
carry passengers.
Do not run engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could possibly be deadly.
Check interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch fails, replace it before operating
the machine. The interlock system is for your
protection, so do not bypass it. Replace all interlock
switches every two years.
Using the machine demands attention and to
prevent loss of control:
A. Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
B. Drive slowly
C. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
D. Look behind machine before backing up.
E. Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek
or other hazard.
F. Reduce speed when making sharp turns and
turning on a hillside.
G. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop
suddenly when traveling uphill or downhill.