Toro Greensmaster 04358 Operator's Manual page 23

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 are less apt
to lay down and therefore be difficult to trap between
the reel blades and the bedknife.
1. Approach the green with the functional-control
lever in the M
OW
speed.
2. Start on 1 edge of the green so that you can use
the ribbon procedure of cutting.
Note:
This holds compaction to a minimum and
leaves a neat, attractive pattern on the greens.
3. Actuate the raise/lower mow lever as the front
edges of the grass baskets cross the outer edge
of the green.
Note:
This procedure drops the cutting units to
the turf and starts the reels.
Important:
The No. 1 cutting unit reel is
delayed; therefore, you should practice
to gain the required timing necessary to
minimize the cleanup mowing operation.
4. Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut
on return passes.
Note:
To assist in maintaining a straight line
across the green and keep the machine an
equal distance from the edge of the previous cut,
establish an imaginary sight line approximately
1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft) ahead of the machine
to the edge of the uncut portion of the green
(Figure 23). Some find it useful to include the
outer edge of the steering wheel as part of the
sight line; i.e., keep the steering wheel edge
aligned with a point that is always kept the same
distance away from the front of the machine.
5. As the front edges of the baskets cross the edge
of the green, move the raise/lower mow lever
rearward and hold it until all the cutting units
have risen. This stops the reels and lifts the
cutting units.
Note:
It is important to time this step correctly
so that you do not cut into the fringe area yet cut
as much of the green as possible to minimize
the amount of grass left to mow around the outer
periphery.
6. To cut down on operating time and ease lineup
for the next pass, momentarily turn the machine
in the opposite direction, then turn it in the
direction of the uncut portion; i.e., if intending to
turn right, first swing slightly left, then right.
Note:
This helps to get the machine more
quickly aligned for the next pass. Try to make as
position and the throttle at full
short of a turn as possible except during warmer
weather when a wider arc minimizes the turf
bruising.
1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 12.7 cm (5
inches)
Note:
The steering wheel does not return to its
original position after you complete a turn.
Important:
Never stop the machine on a
green with the cutting unit reels operating as
damage to the turf may result. Stopping the
machine on a wet green may leave marks or
indentations from the wheels.
7. If the leak detector alarm (if equipped on your
model) sounds or you notice an oil leak while
cutting on a green, immediately raise the cutting
units, drive directly off the green, and stop
the machine in an area away from the green.
Determine the cause of the leak and correct the
problem.
8. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer
periphery. Be sure to change the direction of
cutting from the previous mowing.
Note:
Always keep weather and turf conditions
in mind and be sure to change the direction of
mowing from the previous cutting.
9. When finished mowing the outer periphery, tap
the raise/lower mow lever rearward to stop the
reels, then drive off the green. When all the
cutting units are off of the green, raise them.
Note:
This minimizes grass clumps left on the
green.
10. Replace the flag.
23
Figure 23
3. Cut grass on the left
4. Keep a focal spot 2 to 3
m (6 to 10 ft) ahead of the
machine.
g005116