Prior To Mowing; Method Of Mowing; Control Operation; After Mowing - Toro 04060 Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions
carefully adjusted and is set evenly on both sides of
the reel. Improper mower adjustment is magnified
many times in the appearance of the clipped turf. A
three-to-five foot wide "collar" should be mowed
around the area at a slightly higher cut than the
putting green area. This will provide sufficient space
for turning the mower without turning on the green
area.

METHOD OF MOWING

The Greens should be mowed in a straight back-and-
forth direction across the green. Avoid circular
mowing or turning the mower on greens areas since
scuffing may occur. Turning the mower should be
done off the green by raising the cutting reel (push-
ing the handle down) and turning on the traction
drum. The greens area should not be mowed in the
same direction at any two successive mowings.
Cutting in different directions at each mowing will
keep the grass growing in an upright position, pre-
venting grain formation. Mowing should be done at
a normal walking pace. Fast speeds saves very little
time and will result in an inferior mowing job.
Move the traction lever to ENGAGED, increase
throttle speed until the mower is traveling at the
desired ground speed, drive the mower out onto the
green area, lower the front of the mower and com-
mence operation.
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CONTROL OPERATION

To operate the controls while mowing:
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced
speed, push down on the handle to raise the cut-
ting unit, move the traction lever to ENGAGED
and transport the mower onto the collar of
green.
2. Move the traction lever to DISENGAGED and
ENGAGE the reel drive lever.

AFTER MOWING

1. Drive off green, move the traction control lever
to DISENGAGE, stop the engine and push the
reel drive lever to DISENGAGED.
2. Empty the grass catcher of clippings, install
grass catcher and commence transport opera-
tion.