Inspecting And Cleaning After Mowing; Driving The Machine Without Mowing; Transporting The Machine - Toro 04520 Operator's Manual

of a turn as possible except during warmer weather
when a wider arc will minimize the turf bruising.
Figure 36
1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 12.7 cm (5
inches)
Note: Due to the nature of the power steering system,
the steering wheel will not return to its original position
after a turn has been completed.
Important: Never stop on a green with the cutting
unit reels operating as damage to the turf may
result. Stopping on a wet green with the machine
may leave marks or indentations from the wheels.
7. If the leak detector alarm sounds while cutting on a
green, immediately raise the cutting units, drive directly
off the green and stop the machine in an area away
from the green. Determine the cause of the alarm and
correct the problem.
8. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer periphery.
Be sure to change the direction of cutting from the
previous mowing.
Note: Always keep weather and turf conditions in
mind and be sure to change the direction of mowing
from the previous cutting.
9. When finished mowing the outer periphery, tap the
raise/lower mow lever rearward to stop the reels, then
drive off the green. When all of the cutting units are
off of the green, raise them.
Note: This will minimize grass clumps left on the
green.
10. Replace the flag.
11. Empty the grass baskets of all clippings before
transporting to the next green.
3. Cut grass on the left
4. Keep a focal spot 2 to 3
m (6 to 10 ft) ahead of the
machine.
Note: Heavy wet clippings place an undue strain on
the baskets and will add unnecessary weight to the
machine, thereby increasing the load on the engine,
hydraulic system, brakes, etc.
Inspecting and Cleaning after
Mowing
At the completion of the mowing operation, thoroughly wash
the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle so excessive
water pressure will not cause contamination and damage to
seals and bearings. Never wash a warm engine or electrical
connections with water.
After cleaning, inspect the machine for possible hydraulic
fluid leaks, damage or wear to hydraulic and mechanical
components, and the cutting units for sharpness. Also,
lubricate brake shaft assembly with SAE 30 oil or spray
lubricant to deter corrosion and help keep the machine
performing satisfactorily during the next mowing operation.
Driving the Machine without
Mowing
Ensure that the cutting units are fully raised. Move the
functional-control lever to the T
the brakes to slow the machine while going down steep
hills to avoid loss of control. Always approach rough areas
at a reduced speed and cross severe undulations carefully.
Familiarize yourself with the width of the machine. Do not
attempt to pass between objects that are close together so
that costly damage and down time can be prevented.

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Read all the safety
instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your
family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead
to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street or
roadway.
Use extreme caution when loading the machine onto a trailer
or a truck. One full-width ramp that is wide enough to extend
beyond the rear tires is required
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles do not
exceed 15 degrees (Figure
mower components to get caught as the unit moves from the
ramp to the trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also cause
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position. Use
RANSPORT
(Figure 37).
37). A steeper angle may cause