Operating Tips - Toro Greensmaster 04052 Operator's Manual

for fundamental suggestions to obtain the utmost
performance from your mower.
Important: Excessive operation of the cutting unit
with the absence of grass clippings (lubricant) can
damage the cutting unit.
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced speed,
push down on the handle to raise the cutting unit,
move the traction lever to the Engaged position,
and transport the mower onto collar of the green.
2. Move the traction lever to the Disengaged position
and move the reel drive lever to the Engaged
position.
3. Move the traction lever to the Engaged position,
increase the throttle speed until the mower is
traveling at the desired ground speed, drive the
mower onto the green, lower the front of the
mower, and commence operation.
4. When finished mowing, drive off of the green,
move the traction control lever to the Disengage
position, stop the engine and push the reel drive
lever into the Disengage position.
5. Empty the grass basket of clippings, install the grass
basket, and commence transport operation.

Operating Tips

Before Mowing
• Ensure that the mower is carefully adjusted and
is set evenly on both sides of the reel. Improper
mower adjustment is magnified many times over in
the appearance of the clipped turf.
• Remove all foreign objects from the turf prior to
mowing.
• Ensure that everyone, especially children and pets,
are clear of the work area.
Mowing Techniques
• Mow a green in a straight back and forth direction,
across the green.
• Avoid circular mowing or turning the mower on a
green because scuffing may occur. Turn the mower
off of the green by raising the cutting reel (pushing
the handle down) and turning on the traction drum.
• Mow at a normal walking pace. Fast speed saves
very little time and will result in an inferior mowing
job.
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