Stopping The Machine; Emptying The Hopper; Operating Tips - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

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1. Cotter pin

Stopping the Machine

1. Pull the speed-control lever back to the N
position, disengage the PTO-engagement lever,
and turn the ignition key to the O
2. Engage the parking brake when you leave the
machine; refer to
(page 22).
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and engage
the parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.

Emptying the Hopper

A full hopper is indicated by a buzzer located behind
the seat, in the hopper. Empty the hopper when the
buzzer sounds to prevent clogging of the blower or
the mower deck.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the speed-control
lever to the N
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parking brake, and dismount the machine.
2. Make sure that machine is on a dry level surface.
3. Lift the rear door up and allow it to rest on top
of hopper.
4. Using the handles at the lower front of the
hopper, raise the hopper to dump the contents.
5. Lower the hopper and close the hopper door.
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2. Mower-deck handle
position.
FF
Engaging the Parking Brake
position, engage the

Operating Tips

Using the Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the F
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thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
in uncut grass. Always try to have 1 side of the mower
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free from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn
into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that
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the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any
uneven ground. However, the cutting height used in
the past is generally the best one to use. When cutting
grass longer than 15 cm (6 inches) tall, you may want
to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality
of cut.
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Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about a third of the grass blade.
Cutting more than that is not recommended unless
grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows
more slowly.
Alternating the Mowing Direction
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass
standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Mowing at Correct Intervals
Grass grows at different rates at different times of
the year. To maintain the same cutting height, mow
more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate
slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you
cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a
high cutting height, then mow again 2 days later at a
lower height setting.
Using a Slower Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed
in certain conditions.
Avoiding Cutting Too Low
When mowing uneven turf, raise the cutting height
to avoid scalping the turf.
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position. Air is required to
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