Toro 03806 Operator's Manual page 30

Important: Before mowing grass, practice
operating the machine in turns. Turf damage
in turns may occur especially under soft or
wet grass conditions if the turn is completed
at a high speed or at a small turning radius.
Maintain a speed below 3 mph during a
turn and a turning radius greater than 8
feet to minimize turf damage from tires or
cutting units. Mounting the cutting units
with the steering pin in the front mounting
hole will allow the cutting unit to steer itself
as the traction unit turns providing optimum
maneuverability and cutting performance
in turns. During cross-cutting of fairways,
a tear drop shape turn is recommended to
increase cutting productivity and minimize
turf damage.
When operating the machine, always use the
seat belt and ROPS together. Do not use a
seat belt without a ROPS.
Warning System
If a warning light comes on during operation, stop
the machine immediately and correct the problem
before continuing operation. Serious damage
could occur if the machine is operated with a
malfunction.
Important: The Red Diagnostic Light , on
the steering tower, indicates when the glow
plugs are On. The machine should not be
started until the glow plug cycle is complete.
Mowing
Start engine and move throttle to FAST so
engine is running at maximum speed. Move the
Enable/Disable switch to ENABLE and use
the LOWER MOW/RAISE lever to control the
cutting units (front cutting units are timed to lower
before the rear cutting units). To move forward
and cut grass, press traction pedal forward.
Maintain a speed which does not result in the
Reel Control Light being illuminated. Gradually
increase or decrease traction speed to ensure
proper clip is maintained.
Transport
Move the Enable/Disable switch to Joy Stick
Disable (mid position), lock brake pedals together
and raise the cutting units to the transport
position. Be careful when driving between objects
so you do not accidentally damage the machine
or cutting units. Use extra care when operating
machine on slopes. Drive slowly and avoid sharp
turns on slopes to prevent roll overs. The cutting
units should be lowered when going downhill for
steering control.
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