Transporting The Machine; Preparing To Mow; Mowing Tips - Toro Greensmaster Flex 1800 04040 Operator's Manual

pulled out because the rope may break or recoil
assembly may be damaged.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the traction and reel drive controls to the
Disengaged position, the throttle control to Slow, and
the on/off switch to Off.
2. Pull the molded spark plug wire off of the spark plug
to prevent the possibility of accidental starting before
storing the machine.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve before storing or
transporting the mower in a vehicle.

Transporting the Machine

Note: Do not run the mower engine while transporting it in
a transport trailer because damage can occur to the mower.
If the optional transport wheels are not going to be installed,
proceed to step 4.
1. Push the kick stand down with foot and pull up on the
handle support until the kick stand has rotated forward,
over center.
2. Install the transport wheels.
3. To release the kickstand, pull up on the handle and
lower the rear of the mower onto the transport wheels.
4. Ensure the traction and reel drive controls are in
Disengage position and start engine.
5. Set the throttle control to Slow, tip the front of the
machine up, gradually engage the traction drive and
slowly increase the engine speed.
6. Adjust the throttle to operate the mower at the desired
ground speed and transport the mower to the desired
destination.

Preparing to Mow

1. Return the traction control lever to the Disengage,
throttle to Slow and stop the engine.
2. Push the kick stand down with foot and pull up on the
handle support until the kick stand has rotated forward,
over center.
3. Remove the transport wheels.
4. Carefully lower the machine off the kick stand.
Be sure the mower is carefully adjusted and is set evenly
on both sides of the reel. Improper mower adjustment is
magnified in the appearance of the clipped turf. Remove all
foreign objects from the turf prior to mowing. Make sure
everyone, especially children and pets, are clear of the work
area.

Mowing Tips

Important: Grass clippings act as a lubricant when
mowing. Excessive operation of the cutting unit with the
absence of grass clippings can damage the cutting unit.
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The greens should be mowed in a straight back and forth
direction across the green.
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Avoid circular mowing or turning the mower on the
greens areas since scuffing may occur.
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Turning the mower should be done off the green by
raising the cutting reel (pushing the handle down) and
turning on the traction drum.
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Mowing should be done at a normal walking pace. Fast
speeds saves very little time and will result in an inferior
mowing job.
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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 26).
1. Alignment stripes
Operating the Machine in Low Light
Conditions
When operating the machine in low light conditions, it is
recommended that the optional LED Light Kit, Model
04265, be used.
Important: Do not use other light systems with this
mower as they will not operate properly with the engine
AC output.
Operating the Controls while Mowing
1. Start the engine, set the throttle to a reduced speed,
push down on the handle to raise the cutting unit,
depress the operator presence control, move the
traction lever to the Engaged position and transport
the mower onto the collar of the green
2. Move the traction lever to the Disengaged position and
Engage the reel drive lever
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Figure 26
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