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Move axle shift lever rearward to Mow position and
throttle to FAST so engine is running at maximum speed.
Lift engagement switch and move forward to engage
cutting units.
Curbside Mowing
To reduce the possibility of foreign debris escaping from
under the cutter deck while mowing at or near a road or
walkway curb, always keep the outside edge of the cutter
deck inside the curb. The cutter deck caster wheels should
not be guided along the top of the curb; this could cause the
cutter deck to hang over the edge of the curb. Never allow
the edge of the cutter deck to extend over the edge of the
curb while the blades are turning. Always stop mowing and
disengage the mower blades when encountering pedestrians
or other bystanders.
Note: Cutting deck is equipped with a breakaway system to
prevent wing decks from being damaged if a solid object is
struck. If a wing deck strikes a solid object and unlatches
from center cutting deck, raise and lower wing deck to reset
in operating position.
Warning
Cutting deck breakaway system is equipped with a
highly compressed spring. If spring removal or
repair is required, contact your local authorized
Toro Distributor for assistance.
Transport
When mowing is complete, disengage cutting unit and raise
it by pulling back on cutting unit lift control levers. Hold
levers back until cutting unit is fully raised. Never raise
cutting deck when engaged. Lock cutting unit in place
with transport latches. Move axle shift lever forward to HI
position. When driving from one area to another, always
shift axle to LO position before encountering a slope.
Never shift from HI to LO position while on a slope. Stop
machine on a flat surface, engage brakes and shift before
climbing the slope. Be careful when driving between
objects so you do not accidentally damage the machine or
cutting unit.
Use extra care when operating machine on slopes. Drive
slowly and avoid sharp turns on slopes to prevent roll
overs. The cutting unit must be lowered when going
downhill for steering control.
Pushing or Towing Traction Unit
Use only a rigid tow bar if it becomes necessary to tow
machine. Make sure axle shift lever is in NEUTRAL
position and only tow the machine forward. Use trailer for
normal transport. Move axle shift lever to LO position
before loading machine on a trailer.
Operating Tips
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.
Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting to
Suit Conditions
Remove approximately one inch or no more than 1/3 of the
grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and dense
grass you may have to raise your height–of–cut setting
another notch.
Mowing in Extreme Conditions
Air is required to cut and recut grass clippings in mower
housing, so do not set height-of-cut too low or totally
surround housing by uncut grass. Always try to have one
side of the mower housing free from uncut grass, allowing
air to be drawn into housing. When making an initial cut
thru center of uncut area, operate machine slower and back
up if mower starts to clog.
Clippings Discharge
Although the deck has rear discharge, some clippings are
discharged toward the left side. To avoid discharging
undesirable clippings onto pathways, roads, or other
non–turf surfaces, mow with the right side of the deck next
to the pathway, road, or other non-turf surface.
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.
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