Stopping The Machine; Using The Side Discharge; Adjusting The Height Of Cut - Toro TimeCutter HD ZX4800 Operator's Manual

This is the medium speed. The suggested uses for this speed
are as follows:
•
Bagging
•
Mulching
Mow
This is the fastest speed. The suggested uses for this speed
are as follows:
•
Normal mowing
•
Transporting the machine

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, move the traction-control levers to
neutral, and then move them to the locked position, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and turn the key to the O
position.
Engage the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer
to Engaging the Parking Brake (page
remove the key from the key switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.

Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
DANGER
Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or a
complete grass-catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the mower
because the grass deflector routes material down
toward the turf. If the grass deflector is ever
damaged, replace it immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the blade-control switch
(PTO) to the O
FF
O position, and remove the key.
FF
• Make sure that the grass deflector is in the down
position.
16). Remember to
position, rotate the key to the

Adjusting the Height of Cut

The machine is equipped with a foot pedal deck-lift system.
The operator can use the foot pedal to lift the deck briefly to
avoid obstacles or lock the deck in the highest height of cut
or transport position. The operator can use the height-of-cut
lever with the foot pedal to lock the deck in a specific cutting
height.
Using the Foot Pedal Deck-Lift System
•
Press the deck-lift pedal down to raise the deck; continue
to press the pedal until the deck locks in the transport
position (Figure
•
Push on the deck-lift pedal with your foot and pull the
transport lock handle rearward to disengage the transport
lock (Figure 26).
FF
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26).
Figure 26
Transport Lock Position
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