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is best to mow in a clockwise direction to prevent
throwing clippings into the bunker.
• The cutting units can be equipped with bolt-in
mulching baffles. The mulching baffles perform
well when turf is maintained on a regular schedule
to avoid removing more than 1 inch (25 mm) of
growth per cutting. When too much growth is
cut with the mulching baffles installed, 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 of the
year.
Mow When Grass is Dry
Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which
causes grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the
damage that can be caused by direct sunlight on the
sensitive, freshly mowed grass.
Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting
to Suit Conditions
Remove approximately one inch or no more than 1/3 of
the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and
dense grass you may have to raise your height–of–cut
setting another notch.
Always Start 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. Make sure blade is in good condition and
a full sail is present.
Mowing Patterns
Change mowing patterns often to minimize aftercut
appearance issues induced by repetitive operation in
only one direction.
Counterbalance
The counterbalance system maintains hydraulic back
pressure on the deck lift cylinders. This counterbalance
pressure transfers cutting deck weight to the mower's
drive wheels to improve traction. The counterbalance
pressure has been factory set to an optimal balance of
aftercut appearance and traction capability in most turf
conditions. Decreasing the counterbalance setting can
produce a more stable cutting deck, but can decrease
the traction capability. Increasing the counterbalance
setting can increase the traction capability, but may
result in aftercut appearance issues. Reference the
service manual for your traction unit for instructions to
adjust counterbalance pressure.
Resolving Aftercut Appearance
Reference Aftercut Appearance Troubleshooting Guide
available at www.Toro.com
Check Condition of cutting unit
Make sure cutting chambers are in good condition.
Straighten any bends in chamber components to assure
correct blade tip/chamber clearance.
After Mowing
At the completion of mowing operation, thoroughly
wash the machine with a garden hose without a
nozzle so that excessive water pressure will not cause
contamination and damage to the seals and bearings.
Make sure that the radiator and oil cooler are kept
free of dirt or grass clippings. After cleaning, it is
recommended that the machine be inspected for
possible hydraulic fluid leaks, damage or wear to the
hydraulic and mechanical components, and the cutting
unit blades checked for sharpness.
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