Transport Operation; Preparing To Mow; Mowing Operation - Toro 04021 Operator's Manual

Transport Operation

1. Push kickstand down with foot and pull up on handle
to raise rear of mower and install transport wheels.
2. To release kickstand, pull up on handle and lower rear
of mower onto transport wheels.
3. Ensure traction and reel drive controls are in
Disengage position and start engine.
4. Set throttle control to Slow, tip front of machine up
gradually engage traction drive and slowly increase
engine speed.
5. Adjust throttle to operate mower at desired ground
speed and transport mower to desired destination.

Preparing to Mow

1. Return traction control lever to Disengage, throttle to
Slow and stop engine.
2. Push kickstand down with foot and pull up on handle
to raise wheels off the ground.
3. Remove transport wheels.
4. Release kickstand.

Mowing Operation

Proper use of the machine provides the smoothest turf
cutting available.
Important Grass clippings act as a lubricant when
mowing. Excessive operation of the cutting unit with the
absence of grass clippings can damage the cutting unit.
Prior to Mowing
Be sure the mower is carefully adjusted and is set evenly
on both sides of the reel. Improper mower adjustment is
magnified in the appearance of the clipped turf. Remove
all foreign objects from turf prior to mowing. Make sure
everyone, especially children and pets, are clear of the
work 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 (pushing the handle down) and
turning on the traction drum. Mowing should be done at a
normal walking pace. Fast speeds saves very little time
and will result in an inferior mowing job.
To assist in maintaining a straight line across the green
and to keep the machine an equal distance from the edge
of the previous cut, use the alignment stripes on the basket
(Fig. 27).
Figure 27
1. Alignment stripes
Control Operation
To operate the controls while mowing:
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced speed, push
down on handle to raise cutting unit, move traction
lever to Engaged position and transport mower onto
collar of green (Fig. 28).
2. Move traction lever to Disengaged position and
Engage reel drive lever (Fig. 28).
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