Tie Downs; Operating Characteristics; Operating Tips - Toro 30635 Operator's Manual

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On the frame at the inside of each front drive tire
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At the center of the rear axle

Tie Downs

There are tie downs located at the front, rear and sides of
the machine.
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Use properly rated DOT approved straps in four corners
to tie down machine.
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Two on the front of the operator's platform
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The rear bumper

Operating Characteristics

Practice driving the machine because it has a hydrostatic
transmission and its characteristics are different than many
turf maintenance machines. Some points to consider when
operating the traction unit, cutting unit, or other implements
are the transmission, engine speed, load on the cutting blades
or other implement components, and the importance of the
brakes.
With Toro Smart Power™, the operator does not have
to listen to the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart
Power prevents bogging down in heavy turf by automatically
controlling the machine speed and optimizing cutting
performance.
The brakes can be used to assist in turning the machine.
However, use them carefully, especially on soft or wet grass
because the turf may be torn accidentally. 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.
Traction Assist is now automatic and required no operator
input. When a wheel starts to slip, flow is automatically split
between the front and rear wheels to minimize wheel slip
and loss of traction.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes. Make
sure that the ROPS is in the raised position, 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.
Before stopping the engine, disengage all controls and change
the throttle to Slow. Changing the throttle to Slow reduces
high engine speed, 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 33).
1. Transport latch (side cutting units)

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 25 mm (1 inch) 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.
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Figure 33