Starting The Machine; Mowing Overview; Mowing Tips - Toro Greensmaster eFlex 1021 Operator's Manual

During Operation Safety (continued)
• Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over if
a wheel goes over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe distance between the
machine and any hazard. Use a handheld tool to operate in these areas.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on slopes. Avoid making sudden
changes in speed or direction; turn slowly and gradually.
• Do not operate a machine under any conditions where traction, steering, or stability is in
question. Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass, across slopes, or downhill
may cause the machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the drive may result in sliding
and a loss of braking and steering. The machine can slide even if you stop the drive.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
• If you lose control of the machine, step away from the direction of travel of the machine.
• Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. Do not coast downhill
(applicable only to gear-drive units).

Starting the Machine

1. Ensure that the T-handle connector on the main wire harness is connected to the main
power supply connector
2. Ensure that the clutch bail is disengaged.
3. Move the key switch to the O

Mowing Overview

1. Transport the machine to the area of operation.
2. Start the machine, set the speed control to a reduced speed, push down on the handle
to raise the cutting unit, and engage the traction drive to transport the machine onto the
collar or approach of the green.
3. Stop the machine on the collar or approach.
4. Use the speed control to increase the machine speed, engage the cutting unit, engage
the traction drive to move the machine onto the green, lower the cutting unit to the
ground, and begin mowing.

Mowing Tips

Grass clippings act as a lubricant when mowing. Operating the cutting unit
excessively without grass clippings can damage the cutting unit.
Operation: During Operation
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