Operating Tips - Toro 03706 Operator's Manual

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Figure 21
Important: Ensure that the parking brake is
engaged before opening the by-pass valve.
4. Before starting the engine, close the by-pass valve.
Do not start the engine when the valve is open.
Important: Running the machine with the
by-pass valve open will cause the hydraulic
system to overheat.

Operating Tips

Familiarization
Before mowing grass practice operating in an open
area. Start and stop the engine. Operate in forward and
reverse. Lower and raise cutting units simultaneously
and individually. Engage and disengage reels. Operate
with all cutting units down, then with only an individual
cutting unit. When you feel familiar with the machine,
practice operating around trees and obstacles. Also
drive up and down slopes using both mowing and
transport speeds.
DANGER
When operating the machine, always use the seat
belt and ROPS together. Do not use a seat belt
without a ROPS.
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
the machine is operated with a malfunction. For short
intervals, however, the emergency engine override
button can be used to operate the engine if it stops
because of overheating.
Mowing Preparation
When you are at the area to be mowed, release the
front, center and outside cutting unit transport latches,
lower the cutting units, engage the parking brake, and
stop the engine.
Cutting Unit Grass Deflectors
Adjust grass deflectors to the horizontal position
(Figure 22), so the clippings disperse backward; out and
away from the cutting units. This will prevent clumps
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of clippings, especially wet clippings, dropping off
the machine or cutting units, which affects the visual
appearance of the turf.
Note: Generally you can adjust the deflectors down
slightly in dry grass and up slightly in wet grass.
1. Grass deflector
Mowing
Match the ground speed limiter (Figure 23) and reel
speed control knob (Figure 24) to desired height-of-cut;
refer to Cutting Chart in Matching the Ground Speed
and Reel Speed. Use the decal at the side of the steering
column as a guide only.
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Figure 22
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