Operating Tips - Toro Groundsmaster 360 31223 Operator's Manual

The third row down gives you the height listed
plus 12 mm (1/2 inch). The bottom row gives you
the height listed plus 18 mm (3/4 inch). For the
15.8 cm (6 inches) position, there is only 1 hole,
located in the second row. This does not add 6
mm (1/4 inch) to the 15.8 cm (6 inches) position.
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1. Height-of-cut pin
4. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers and skids as
required.

Operating Tips

Using the Fast Throttle Setting
To maintain enough power for the machine and deck
while mowing, operate the engine at the fast throttle
position and adjust your ground speed for conditions.
Selecting the Ground Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed.
Decrease the ground speed as the load on the cutting
blades increases, and increase ground speed as the
load on the blades decreases.
Alternating Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to avoid making ruts in the
turf over time. This also helps the disperse clippings,
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Avoiding a Low Cut
If the machine cutting width is wider than the machine
that you previously used, raise the cutting height to
ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short.
Select the Proper Height-of-Cut
Setting to Suit Conditions
Remove approximately 25 mm (1 inch) or no
more than 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In
exceptionally lush and dense grass, you may need
to slow down the forward speed and/or raise the
height-of-cut to the next higher setting.
Important:
If you are cutting more than 1/3 of the
grass blade, or are mowing in sparse long grass
or dry conditions, use the flat sail of the blades to
reduce air-borne chaff, debris, and strain on the
deck-drive components.
Cutting Long Grass
If you allow the grass to grow slightly longer than
normal, or if the grass contains a high degree of
moisture, raise the cutting height to a higher setting
and cut the grass at this setting. Then cut the grass
again using the lower, normal setting.
Keeping the Mower Clean
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Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up
inside the mower, cutting quality eventually becomes
unsatisfactory.
To reduce the risk of fire hazard, keep the engine,
muffler, battery compartment, parking brake, cutting
units, and fuel storage compartment free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease. Clean up any spilled oil
or fuel.
Maintaining the Blades
•
Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting
season. Sharp blades create a clean cut without
tearing or shredding the grass blades. Tearing
and shredding causes grass to turn brown at the
edges, which slows growth and increases the
chance of disease.
•
Check the blades daily for sharpness and for
any wear or damage. Sharpen the blades as
necessary.
•
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it
immediately with a genuine Toro replacement
blade. Refer to the cutting unit Operator's Manual
for instructions to replace the blade.
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