Checking The Blade-Stopping Time; Selecting A Blade - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

Note:
The InfoCenter displays "traction denied"
and the machine should not move. If the
machine does move, there is a malfunction in
the interlock system. Correct this malfunction
before operating the machine.
Checking the
Blade-Stopping Time
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
Lower the cutting units onto a clean section of
turf or hard surface to avoid throwing dust and debris.
To verify this stopping time, sit in the seat and
disengage the PTO. Listen for the rotating blades
and record the time it takes for the blades to come to
a complete stop. If it takes longer than 7 seconds,
adjust the braking valve. Call your authorized Toro
distributor for assistance in making this adjustment.

Selecting a Blade

Standard Combination Sail
This blade was designed to provide excellent lift and
dispersion in almost any condition. If more or less lift
and discharge velocity is required, consider a different
blade.
Attributes: Excellent lift and dispersion in most
conditions
Angled Sail (Not CE Compliant)
The blade generally performs best in lower heights of
cut—1.9 to 6.4 cm (3/4 to 2-1/2 inches).
Attributes:
•
Discharge remains more even at lower heights of
cut.
•
Discharge has less tendency to throw left and thus
a cleaner look around bunkers and fairways.
•
Lower power requirement at lower heights and
dense turf.
High-Lift Parallel Sail (Not CE
Compliant)
The blade generally performs better in the higher
heights of cut—7 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches).
Attributes:
•
More lift and higher discharge velocity
•
Sparse or limp turf is picked up significantly at
higher heights of cut
•
Wet or sticky clippings are discharged more
efficiently reducing congestion in the cutting unit.
•
Requires more horsepower to run
•
Tends to discharge further left and can tend to
windrow at lower heights of cut
WARNING
Using a high-lift blade with the mulching baffle
could cause the blade to break, resulting in
personal injury or death.
Do not use the high-lift blade with the
mulching baffle.
Atomic Blade
This blade was designed to provide excellent leaf
mulching.
Attribute: Excellent leaf mulching
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