Operating Tips - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

Fast Throttle Setting/Ground
Speed
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.
A good rule to follow is: decrease ground speed as
the load on the cutting blades increases; and increase
ground speed as load on the blades decreases.
Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to avoid making ruts in
the turf over time. This also helps disperse clippings
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed.
Avoid Cutting Too Low
If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the
mower 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 have
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to slow down the forward speed and/or raise the
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height-of-cut to the next higher setting.
1. Front tie-down 2. Rear tie-downs
Important:
If cutting more than 1/3 of the
grass blade off, or in sparse long grass or
dry conditions, the use of flat sail blades is
recommended to reduce air-borne chaff, debris,
and deck drive component strain.
Long Grass
If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than
normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture,
raise the cutting height higher than usual and cut the
grass at this setting. Then cut the grass again using
the lower, normal setting.
Keep the Mower Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside
the mower, cutting quality will eventually become
unsatisfactory.
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