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Operating Tips
Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the F
AST
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to surround the mower in uncut
grass. Always try to have 1 side of the mower free
from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into
the mower.
Using the Smart Speed™ Control
System
The Smart Speed™ Control System lever, located
below the operating position, gives you a choice to
drive the machine at 3 speed ranges—high, tow, and
low. You can benefit from the lower speed setting
when maneuvering the machine in tight spaces or
operating around delicate landscapes. You can also
use the low setting to operate the machine at a
high-throttle setting and blade speed while still being
able to reduce ground speed to increase the quality
of cut.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut the grass slightly longer than normal to ensure
that the cutting height of the mower does not scalp
any uneven ground. However, the cutting height used
in the past is generally the best 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.
Cut a Third of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 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.
Mowing Direction
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass
standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings,
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Mow at Correct Intervals
Normally, mow every 4 days. However, grass grows
at different rates at different times. To maintain the
same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow
more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate
slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you
position. Air is required to
cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a
high cutting height; then mow again 2 days later at a
lower height setting.
Avoid Cutting Too Low
If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the
mower you previously used, raise the cutting height to
ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short.
Long Grass
If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than
normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture,
raise the cutting height higher than usual and cut the
grass at this setting. Then cut the grass again using
the lower, normal setting.
When Stopping
If you must stop the forward motion of the machine
while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop
onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously
cut area with the blades engaged.
Keep the Underside of the Mower
Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside
the mower, the cutting quality eventually becomes
unsatisfactory.
Blade Maintenance
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season,
because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding
turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth
and increases the chance of disease. Check the
cutter blades daily for sharpness and for any wear or
damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades
as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace
it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade.
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