Operation; Grass Deflector; Operating Tips - Toro 30373 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Grass Deflector

Warning
The grass deflector (Fig. 16) is a safety device that
diverts grass and other foreign objects being
discharged downward. The blades could throw
debris a considerable distance with sufficient
force to cause personal injury or damage to
property.
Make sure the deflector is in the normal
operating position whenever the cutting unit is
engaged.
Never operate the cutting unit with the
deflector removed from the cutting unit or it
tied/blocked in a raised position.
If the grass deflector is damaged, repair or
replace the affected part(s).
Note: The deflector is spring loaded into its downward
normal operating position, but the operator can
temporarily swing it out of the way to facilitate loading in
a trailer or when otherwise necessary.
Figure 16
1. Grass deflector 2. Springs
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Operating Tips

For best results, the following tips are recommended:
Mow When Grass Is Dry—Mow either in the late
morning to avoid the dew, which causes grass
clumping or in late afternoon to avoid the damage that
can be caused by direct sunlight on the sensitive,
freshly mowed grass.
Mow At Proper Intervals—Under most normal
conditions you'll need to mow approximately every
4–5 days. But remember, grass grows at different rates
at different times. This means that in order to maintain
the same height-of-cut, which is a good practice,
you'll need to cut more frequently in early spring; as
the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, cut only
every 8–10 days. If you are unable to mow for an
extended period due to weather conditions or other
reasons, mow first with the height-of-cut at a high
level; then mow again 2–3 days later with a lower
height setting.
Always Mow With Sharp Blades—A sharp blade
cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass
blades like a dull blade. Tearing and shredding causes
the grass to turn brown at the edges which impairs
growth and increases susceptibility to diseases.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Transporting—Use transport latch when transporting
over long distances or rough terrain.
Trailering—loading or unloading machine from a
trailer, remove rear height-of-cut hanger pins, to allow
maximum deck rotation.
After Operating—To ensure optimum performance,
clean underside of mower housing after each use. If
residue is allowed to build up in mower housing
cutting performance will decrease.
Deck Pitch—Toro recommends a blade pitch of .25
inches. A pitch larger than .25 inches will result in less
power required, larger clippings and a poorer quality
of cut. A pitch less than .25 inches will result in more
power required, smaller clippings and a better quality
of cut.