Toro 04019 Operator's Manual page 19

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 (Figure 23).
Figure 23
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 (Figure 24).
2. Move traction lever to Disengaged position and
Engage reel drive lever (Figure 24).
1. Traction drive -neutral
2. Traction drive neutral &
reel drive off
3. Move traction lever to Engaged position, 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 down and
commence operation (Figure 24).
After Mowing
1. Drive off green, move reel drive and traction control
levers to Disengage and stop the engine.
2. Empty the grass catcher of clippings, install grass
catcher and commence transport operation.
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Figure 24
3. Traction drive-engaged
(transport)
4. Traction drive & reel drive
engaged