Operating Tips - Toro Reelmaster 5610-D Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

Overview of the Warning System
If a warning light comes on during operation, stop the machine immediately and correct the
problem before continuing operation. Serious damage could occur if you operate the
machine with a malfunction.
Transporting the Machine
Disengage the PTO and raise the cutting units to the T
driving between objects so you do not accidentally damage the machine or cutting units.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns
on slopes to prevent rollovers. Lower the cutting units when going downhill for steering
control.
Overview of Mowing Patterns
This is the most effective method to prevent washboarding.
Change mowing patterns often to minimize a poor after-cut appearance from repeatedly
mowing in the same direction.
Proper Mowing Techniques
• To achieve the professional straight-line cut and striping that is desirable for some
applications, find a tree or other object in the distance and drive straight toward it.
• Maintain reel and bedknife sharpness.
• Maintain proper reel to bedknife clearance. Use light contact.
• Follow and maintain the 1/3rd rule (cut only 1/3 of the grass blade at a time).
• Set reel speed and traction speed to obtain the desired clip length.
• When mowing in wet conditions, open the rear shield of the cutting unit.
Scalping, Circle Cutting, and Verticutting
• Scalping/Circle Cutting
– Scalping and circle cutting are considered severe applications. Dedicate reels
specifically to these applications.
– Follow and maintain the 1/3rd rule (cut only 1/3 of the grass blade at a time).
• Verticutting
– For 5-inch verticutters, set the verticutter blade depth to 1/8 inch or less. For 7-inch
verticutters, set the blade depth to 1/4 inch or less.
– Ensure that the cutting-unit blades are sharp, adjusted correctly, and that none of the
blades are bent. Dull and bent blades require more power.
– Adding more blades to reduce the blade spacing increases power consumption.
• Best Practices for Scalping, Circle Cutting, and Verticutting
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