Starting The Engine; Operating Tips - Toro Greensmaster Flex 1021 Operator's Manual

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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass,
across slopes, or downhill may cause the machine
to lose traction. Loss of traction to the drive may
result in sliding and a loss of braking and steering.
The machine can slide even if you stop the drive.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
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If you lose control of the machine, step away from
the direction of travel of the machine.
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Always keep the machine in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill (applicable
only to gear-drive units).

Starting the Engine

Note:
For illustrations and descriptions of the controls
referenced in this section, refer to
Note:
Ensure that the spark-plug wire is installed on
the spark plug.
1. Ensure that the traction-drive lever is in the
neutral position.
2. Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open; refer
to Opening and Closing the Fuel-Shutoff Valve
(page 16)
3. Move the On/Off switch to the O
4. Use the throttle control to increase the engine
speed.
5. Move the choke lever halfway between the
C and R
HOKE UN
engine; refer to Using the Choke Lever (page
16)
Note:
The choke may not be required when
starting a warm engine.
6. Pull the recoil-start handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull it vigorously to
start the engine.
Important:
Do not pull the recoil rope to its
limit or let go of the starter handle when the
rope is pulled out; the rope may break or the
recoil assembly may be damaged.
7. Move the choke lever to the R
engine warms up.
Controls (page
position.
N
positions when starting a cold
position as the
UN

Operating Tips

Important:
Grass clippings act as a lubricant
when mowing. Operating the cutting unit
excessively without grass clippings can damage
the cutting unit.
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Mow the greens in a straight back-and-forth
direction across the green.
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Avoid circular mowing or turning the machine on
the greens areas to prevent scuffing.
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Turn the machine off the green by raising the
cutting reel (pushing the handle down) and
performing a tear-shaped turn on the traction drum
(Figure 19).
10).
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Mow at a normal walking pace. Fast speeds saves
little time and results in an inferior mowing job.
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To assist in maintaining a straight line across
the green and to keep the machine an equal
distance from the edge of the previous cut, use the
alignment stripes on the basket
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Figure 19
(Figure 20).
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