Preparing The Machine For Mowing; Training Period; Before Mowing - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

stops, the interlock system is operating correctly. If the
engine does not stop, stop the engine and find the
problem before operating the machine again. If
assistance is required, contact your local Toro
Distributor.
6. Sit on the seat and move the traction shift selector to
Neutral. Fully depress the lift pedal and release it. Start
the engine and drive to an open area that is free of
debris and foreign objects. Keep all people, especially
children away from the front of the machine and out of
the area of operation. Move the shift selector to Neutral,
make sure the mow pedal is disengaged, set the throttle
control at half speed, and depress the brake pedal (do
not engage the parking brake button). While holding the
steering wheel, brace your feet on the foot deck and
brake pedal and move the shift selector to the #1
position. Carefully rise from the seat; the engine should
stop. If the engine stops, the interlock system is
operating correctly.
7. Repeat step 6 with the shift selector in the #2 position.
If the engine does not stop, stop the engine and find the
problem before operating the machine again. If
assistance is required, contact your local Toro
Distributor.
Note: The machine is equipped with an interlock switch on
the parking brake. The engine will stop if the traction shift
selector is in the #1 and #2 positions with the parking brake
engaged.
Preparing the Machine for
Mowing
To assist in aligning the machine for successive cutting
passes, it is suggested the following be done to the No. 2
and No. 3 cutting unit baskets:
1. Measure in approximately 5 in. (12.7 cm) from the
outer edge of each basket.
2. Either place a strip of white tape or paint a line onto
each basket paralleling the outer edge of each basket
(Fig. 24).
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1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 5 in.
(12.7 cm)
3. Cut grass on right

Training Period

Before mowing greens with the machine, it is
recommended that you find a clear area and practice
starting and stopping, raising and lowering the cutting
units, turning, etc. This training period will be beneficial to
the operator in gaining confidence in the performance of
the machine.
Important
If you shift to the No. 2 position while
cutting greens, no increase in speed will result. However, a
sudden increase in speed will develop when you actuate the
lift pedal. For safety purposes, it is recommended that you
use only the No. 1 position for cutting greens and the No. 2
position for transport.

Before Mowing

Inspect the green for debris, remove the flag from the cup,
and determine the best direction to mow. Base the direction
to mow on the previous mowing direction. Always mow in
an alternate pattern from the previous mowing so that the
grass blades will be less apt to lay down and therefore be
difficult to trap between the reel blades and bedknife.
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Figure 24
4. Keep focal spot 6–10 ft.
(1.8–3 m) ahead of the
machine.