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the forward traction pedal, and carefully drive to
an open area.
• Practice moving forward and reverse, and starting
and stopping the machine. To stop, take your foot
off of the traction pedal and let it return to neutral
or press down on the reverse pedal to stop. Going
down a hill, you may need to use the reverse pedal
to stop.
• When driving on slopes, drive slowly to maintain
steering control and avoid turns to prevent rollovers.
In side hill situations you should shift the sidewinder
cutting units to the uphill side to give you more
stability. Conversely, shifting the cutting units to
the down hill side will give you less stability. This
should always be done before going on a side hill.
• When possible, mow up and down hills rather than
across them. Have the cutting units lowered when
going down a hill to maintain steering control. Do
not attempt to turn on a hill.
• Practice driving around obstacles with the cutting
units up and down. Be careful when driving
between narrow objects so you do not damage the
machine or cutting units.
• On the Sidewinder unit, get a feel for the reach of
the cutting units so you do not hang them up or
damage them in any way.
• Do not shift the units from side to side, unless the
cutting units are down and the machine is moving,
or the cutting units are up in the transport position.
Shifting the cutting units when they are down and
the machine is not moving may cause turf damage.
• Always drive slowly in rough areas.
• If a person appears in or near the operating area,
stop the machine, and do not start it again until the
area is cleared. The machine is designed for one
person. Never let anyone else ride on the machine
with you. This is extremely dangerous and could
result in serious injury.
• Accidents can happen to anyone. The most
common causes are excessive speed, sudden turns,
terrain (not knowing which slopes and hills can
be mowed safely), not stopping the engine before
leaving the operator's seat, and drugs which impair
your alertness. Cold capsules or prescription drugs
may cause drowsiness, as can alcohol and other
drugs. Stay alert and stay safe. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury.
• The Sidewinder offers up to a maximum of 13
inches (33 cm) of overhang, allowing you to trim
closer to the edge of sand traps and other obstacles,
while at the same time keeping the tractor tires as
far away from the edge of traps or water hazards
as possible.
• If an obstacle is in the way, shift the cutting units
to easily mow around it.
• When transporting the machine from one work
area to another, raise the cutting units to the fully
up position, move the mow/transport slide to the
left to transport, and place the throttle in the Fast
position.
Mowing Patterns
Change mowing patterns often to minimize aftercut
appearance issues induced by repetitive operation in
only one direction.
Counterbalance
The counterbalance system maintains hydraulic back
pressure on the deck lift cylinders. This counterbalance
pressure transfers cutting deck weight to the mower's
drive wheels to improve traction. The counterbalance
pressure has been factory set to an optimal balance of
aftercut appearance and traction capability in most turf
conditions. Decreasing the counterbalance setting can
produce a more stable cutting deck, but can decrease
the traction capability. Increasing the counterbalance
setting can increase the traction capability, but may
result in aftercut appearance issues. Reference the
service manual for your traction unit for instructions to
adjust counterbalance pressure.
Resolving Aftercut Appearance
Reference Aftercut Appearance Troubleshooting Guide
available at www.Toro.com
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