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Operating Tips
Fast Throttle Setting/Ground
Speed
To maintain enough power for the machine and deck
while mowing, operate the engine at the fast throttle
position and adjust your ground speed for conditions.
Decrease the ground speed as the load on the cutting
blades increases. Increase the ground speed as the
load on the blades decreases.
Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to avoid making ruts in
the turf over time. This also helps disperse clippings
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed.
Avoid Cutting Too Low
If the cutting width of the cutting unit is wider than the
mower you previously used, raise the cutting height to
ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short.
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 than 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 Cutting Unit Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
cutting unit after each use. If grass and dirt build up
inside the cutting unit, 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
the Cutting Blades (page
Setting the Cutting Unit Pitch
We recommend a blade pitch of 8 mm (5/16 inch). A
pitch larger than 8 mm (5/16 inch) will result in less
power required, larger clippings, and a poorer quality
of cut. A pitch less than 8 mm (5/16 inch) will result in
more power required, smaller clippings and a better
quality of cut.
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Servicing
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