Emptying The Grass Catcher; Operating Tips - Toro 75501 Manual

Emptying the Grass
Catcher
When the grass catcher is full, a sensor alerts the
operator on the information display.
1. While sitting in the operator's seat, pull out the
discharging handle and then push it to forward
to open the grass catcher.
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2. While the catcher is open, move the machine
forward approximately 1 m (3.3 ft) to empty all
the clippings.
3. Move the handle back to close the catcher and
insert it.
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4. Ensure that the bottom latch is engaged.

Operating Tips

Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that
the cutting height of the mower deck does not scalp
any uneven ground. However, the cutting height
used in the past is generally the best one 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.
Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about a third of the grass blade or
no more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) off the height. Cutting
more than that is not recommended unless grass is
sparse, or it is late autumn when grass grows more
slowly.
Alternating the Mowing Direction
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Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass
standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings,
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Mowing at Correct Intervals
Grass grows at different rates at different times of
the year. To maintain the same cutting height, mow
more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate
slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you
cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a
high cutting height, then mow again 2 days later at a
lower height setting.
Using a Slower Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed
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in certain conditions.
Avoiding Cutting Too Low
When mowing uneven turf, raise the cutting height
to avoid scalping the turf.
Stopping the Machine
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 or you
can disengage the mower deck while moving forward.
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