Adjusting The Height Of Cut; Operating Tips - Toro Groundsmaster 7200 Series Operator's Manual

Engaging the Power Takeoff (PTO)
The power-takeoff (PTO) switch starts and stops the
mower blades and some powered attachments.
Note:
If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm
up 5 to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
Figure 22
Disengaging the PTO
Figure 23

Adjusting the Height of Cut

You can adjust the height of cut from 2.5 to 15.8 cm
(1 to 6 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by
relocating the stop pin into different hole locations.
1. With the engine running, push the deck-lift
switch up until the mower deck is fully raised and
release the switch immediately
2. Rotate the stop pin until the roll pin in it lines up
with the slots in the holes in the height-of-cut
bracket and remove it
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket
corresponding to the height of cut desired, insert
the pin, and rotate it down to lock it in place
(Figure 24).
Note:
There are 4 rows of hole positions
(Figure 24). The top row gives you the height of
cut listed above the pin. The second row down
gives you the height listed plus 6 mm (1/4 inch).
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 inch) position, there is only 1 hole,
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(Figure 21).
(Figure 24).
located in the second row. This does not add
6 mm (1/4 inch) to the 15.8 cm (6 inch) position.
1. Stop pin
4. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers and skids as
required.

Operating Tips

Fast Throttle Setting/Ground
Speed
To maintain enough power for the machine and deck
while mowing, operate the engine at the F
position and adjust your ground speed for conditions.
Decrease the ground speed as the load on the cutting
blades increase; increase the ground speed as the
load on the blades decrease.
Alternating the Mowing Direction
Alternate your mowing direction to avoid making
ruts in the turf, which can appear over time. This
also helps to disperse clippings, which enhances
decomposition and fertilization.
Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed
in certain conditions.
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Figure 24
2. Height-of-cut stop
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throttle