Blade Maintenance - Toro 30360 Operator's Manual

Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting
to Suit Conditions
Remove approximately 1 inch (25 mm) or no more than
1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally
lush and dense grass, you may have to slow down the
forward speed and/or raise the height-of-cut to the
next higher setting.
Important: If cutting more that 1/3 of the grass
blade off, or in sparse long grass or dry conditions,
the use of flat sail blades is recommended to
reduce air-borne chaff, debris, and deck drive
component strain.
Long Grass
If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than
normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise
the cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at
this setting. Then cut the grass again using the lower,
normal setting.
Keep the Mower Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside
the mower, cutting quality will eventually become
unsatisfactory.
To reduce the risk of fire hazard, keep the engine,
muffler, battery compartment, parking brake, cutting
units, and fuel storage compartment free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease. Clean up any spilled oil or
fuel.

Blade Maintenance

Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season
because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding
turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth
and increases the chance of disease. Check the blades
daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage.
Sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged
or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro
replacement blade. Refer to Servicing the Cutting
Blades in , page for more information or identifying
blade problems and sharpening the blades.
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