Operating Tips - Toro 30410 Operator's Manual

Another benefit of the brakes is to maintain traction.
For example, in some slope conditions, the uphill wheel
slips and loses traction. If this situation occurs, depress
the uphill turn pedal gradually and intermittently until
the uphill wheel stops slipping, thus, increasing traction
on the downhill wheel.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes.
Make sure that the seat latch is properly secured and the
seat belt is buckled. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns
on slopes to prevent roll overs. For steering control, the
cutting unit must be lowered when going downhill.
This product is designed to drive objects into
the ground where they lose energy quickly
in grass areas. However, careless operation,
combined with terrain angle, ricochets, or
improperly positioned safety guard can lead to
thrown object injuries.
• When a person or pet appears suddenly in or
near the mowing area,
• Do not resume mowing until the area is
cleared.
Before stopping the engine, disengage all controls and
move the throttle to Slow. Moving the throttle to Slow
reduces high engine RPM, noise, and vibration. Turn
the key to Off to stop the engine.
Before transporting the machine, raise the cutting units
and secure the transport latches (Figure 31).
Figure 31
1. Transport latch (side cutting units)
stop mowing
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Operating Tips

Mow When Grass is Dry
Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which
causes grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the
damage that can be caused by direct sunlight on the
sensitive, freshly mowed grass.
Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting
to Suit Conditions
Remove approximately 1 inch (25 mm) or no more than
1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally
lush and dense grass, you may have to raise the
height-of-cut to the next setting.
Mow at Proper Intervals
Under most normal conditions you will need to mow
approximately every 4-5 days. But remember, grass
grows at different rates at different times. This means
that in order to maintain the same height-of-cut, which
is a good practice, you will need to cut more frequently
in early spring; as the grass growth rate slows in mid
summer, cut only every 8-10 days. If you are unable to
mow for an extended period due to weather conditions
or other reasons, mow first with the height-of-cut at a
high level; then mow again 2-3 days later with a lower
height setting.
Transporting
Use the transport latches when transporting over long
distances, rough terrain, or when trailering.
After Operating
To ensure optimum performance, clean the underside
of the mower housing after each use. If residue is
allowed to build up in the mower housing, cutting
performance will decrease.
Cutting Unit Pitch
We recommend a blade pitch of 1/4 inch (6 mm). A
pitch larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm) will result in less
power required, larger clippings, and a poorer quality
of cut. A pitch less than 1/4 inch (6 mm) will result
in more power required, smaller clippings and a better
quality of cut.
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