Setting The Reel Speed; Preparing The Machine For Mowing; Training Period; Before Mowing - Toro 04520 Operator's Manual

Setting the Reel Speed

To achieve a consistent, high quality–of–cut and a
uniform after cut appearance, it is important that the
reel speed control (located on the manifold block under
the cover to the left of the seat) be correctly set.
Adjust the reel speed control as follows:
1. Select the height-of-cut at which the cutting units
are set.
2. Choose the desired ground speed best suited for
conditions.
3. Using the appropriate graph (See Figure 37) for 5, 8,
11, or 14 blade cutting units, determine the proper
reel speed setting.
Figure 37
4. To set the reel speed, rotate the knob (Figure 38)
until the indicator arrows are in line with the
number designating desired setting.
Figure 38
1. Reel speed control
Note: You can increase or decrease the reel speed
to compensate for turf conditions.
Preparing the Machine for
Mowing
To assist in aligning the machine for successive cutting
passes, it is suggested the following be done to the No.
2 and No. 3 cutting unit baskets:
1. Measure in approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) from
the outer edge of each basket.
2. Either place a strip of white tape or paint a line
onto each basket paralleling the outer edge of each
basket (Figure 39).
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1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 5 inches
(12.7 cm)

Training Period

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Before mowing greens with the machine, it is
recommended that you find a clear area and practice
starting and stopping, raising and lowering the cutting
units, turning, etc. This training period will be
beneficial to the operator in gaining confidence in the
performance of the machine.

Before Mowing

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Inspect the green for debris, remove the flag from the
cup, and determine the best direction to mow. Base the
direction to mow on the previous mowing direction.
Always mow in an alternate pattern from the previous
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Figure 39
3. Cut grass on right
4. Keep focal spot 6-10 ft
(1.8-3 m) ahead of the
machine.