Preparing To Mow; Mowing Tips; Mowing - Toro 04052 Operator's Manual

5. Adjust the throttle to operate the mower at the desired
ground speed and transport the mower to the desired
destination.

Preparing to Mow

1. Return the traction control lever to the Disengage
position, the throttle to the Slow position, and stop the
engine.
2. Push the kickstand down with your foot and pull up and
back on the handle to raise the wheels off of the ground.
3. Push the locking clips on the wheels out of the grooves
in the shafts.
4. Slide the wheels off of the shafts.
5. Move the unit off of the kickstand.

Mowing Tips

Proper use of the machine provides the smoothest turf
cutting available. The fundamental suggestions given will
provide the utmost performance from your mower.
Important Excessive operation of the cutting unit with
the absence of grass clippings (lubricant) can damage the
cutting unit.
Before Mowing
• Ensure that the mower is carefully adjusted and is set
evenly on both sides of the reel. Improper mower
adjustment is magnified many times over in the
appearance of the clipped turf.
• Remove all foreign objects from the turf prior to

mowing.

• Ensure that everyone, especially children and pets, are
clear of the work area.
Mowing Techniques
• Mow a green in a straight back and forth direction,
across the green.
• Avoid circular mowing or turning the mower on a green
because scuffing may occur. Turn the mower off of the
green by raising the cutting reel (pushing the handle
down) and turning on the traction drum.
• Mow at a normal walking pace. Fast speed saves very
little time and will result in an inferior mowing job.
Mowing
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced speed, push
down on the handle to raise the cutting unit, move the
traction lever to the Engaged position, and transport the
mower onto collar of the green.
2. Move the traction lever to the Disengaged position and
move the reel drive lever to the Engaged position.
3. Move the traction lever to the Engaged position,
increase the throttle speed until the mower is traveling
at the desired ground speed, drive the mower onto the
green, lower the front of the mower, and commence
operation.
4. When finished mowing, drive off of the green, move the
traction control lever to the Disengage position, stop the
engine and push the reel drive lever into the Disengage
position.
5. Empty the grass catcher of clippings, install the grass
catcher, and commence transport operation.
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