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Operating Tips
Changing Mowing Patterns
Change mowing patterns often to minimize a poor
after-cut appearance from repeatedly mowing in the
same direction.
Resolving After-Cut Appearance
Refer to the After-cut Appearance Troubleshooting
Guide available at www.Toro.com.
Using Proper Mowing Techniques
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To begin cutting, engage the cutting units, then
approach the mowing area slowly.
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To achieve the professional straight-line cut and
striping that is desirable for some applications, find
a tree or other object in the distance and drive
straight toward it.
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As soon as the front cutting units reach the edge
of the mowing area, perform a teardrop-shaped
turn to quickly line up for your next pass.
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Bolt-in mulching baffles are available for the
cutting units. The mulching baffles perform well
when you maintain turf on a regular schedule
to avoid removing more than 25 mm (1 inch) of
growth per cutting. When you cut too much growth
with the mulching baffles installed, the after-cut
appearance may deteriorate and the observed
power to cut the turf increases. The mulching
baffles also perform well for shredding leaves in
the fall.
Selecting the Proper Height-of-Cut
Setting to Suit Conditions
Remove no more than approximately 25 mm (1 inch),
or 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally
lush and dense grass, you may need to raise your
height-of-cut setting.
Mowing with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or
shredding the grass blades like a dull blade. Tearing
and shredding causes the grass to turn brown at
the edges, which impairs growth and increases
susceptibility to diseases. Ensure that the blade is in
good condition and that there is a full sail.
Checking the Condition of the
Cutting Unit
Ensure that the cutting chambers are in good
condition. Straighten any bends in the chamber
components to ensure correct blade tip/chamber
clearance.
Maintaining the Machine after
Mowing
After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with a
garden hose with no nozzle to avoid contamination
and damage to the seals and bearings caused
by excessive water pressure. Ensure that the
radiator and oil cooler are kept free of dirt or grass
clippings. After cleaning, inspect the machine for
possible hydraulic-fluid leaks, damage, or wear to the
hydraulic and mechanical components, and check the
cutting-unit blades for sharpness.
After Operation
General Safety
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Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if available) before
you leave the machine unattended.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
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Remove the key and shut off the fuel (if equipped)
before storing or hauling the machine.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
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Maintain and clean the seat belt(s) as necessary
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