Choosing Accessories; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 30874 Operator's Manual

Choosing Accessories

Grass Cutting—1.9 to
4.4 cm (0.75 to 1.75
inch) height of cut
Grass Cutting—5 to 6.4
cm (2.00 to 2.50 inch)
height of cut
Grass Cutting—7 to 10
cm (2.75 to 4.00 inch)
height of cut
Leaf Mulching
Pros
Cons

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for
accidents that may cause personal injury or property
damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection;
slip-resistant, substantial foot protection; and hearing
protection. Tie back long hair and do not wear jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine during
operation.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid holes
or hidden hazards.
•
Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause the machine to slide.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives are in
neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and you are in the
operating position.
Angle Sail Blade
Recommended in most
applications
Recommended for thick
or lush turf
May work well in lush turf
Recommended for use
with the mulching baffle
Even discharge at lower
height of cut; cleaner
look around bunkers and
fairways; lower power
requirements
Does not lift the grass
well in high height-of-cut
applications; wet or
sticky grass has a
tendency to buildup in
the chamber, leading
to poor quality of cut
and higher power
requirements
High-Lift, Parallel-Sail
Blade (Do not use with
the mulching baffle)
May work well in light or
sparse turf
Recommended for light
or sparse turf
Recommended in most
applications
Not allowed
More lift and higher
discharge velocity;
sparse or limp turf is
picked up at high height
of cut; wet or sticky
clippings are discharged
efficiently
Requires more power to
run in some applications;
tends to windrow at
lower height of cut in
lush grass; cannot be
used with the mulching
baffle
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting units.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure your vision.
•
Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
•
Stop the machine and inspect the blades after striking an
object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine.
Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks with the machine. Always
yield the right-of-way.
•
Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut off the
engine before adjusting the height of cut (unless you can
adjust it from the operating position).
•
Never run an engine in an area where exhaust gasses are
enclosed.
•
Never leave a running machine unattended.
•
Before leaving the operating position (including to empty
the catchers or to unclog the chute), do the following:
– Park the machine on level ground.
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Mulching Baffle
Has been shown to
improve dispersion and
after cut performance
on northern grasses that
are cut at least 3 times
per week and less than
1/3 of the grass blade
is removed; do not
use with the high-lift,
parallel-sail blade
Use with combination
sail or angle sail blade
only
May improve dispersion
and appearance in
certain grass cutting
applications; very good
for leaf mulching
Grass will build up in the
chamber if attempting to
remove too much grass
with baffle in place
Roller Scraper
Can be used any time
that rollers build up
with grass or large flat
grass clumps of grass
are seen; the scrapers
may actually increase
clumping in certain
applications.
Reduces roller buildup
in certain applications