Operating The Mower - Toro 04042 Operator's Manual

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1. Alignment stripes
Operating in Low Light Conditions
When operating in low light conditions, use the LED Light
Kit, Model 04265. This kit is specially designed to work well
with the battery pack and electrical system.
Important: Do not use other light systems with this
mower as they may damage the battery pack or electrical
system.

Operating the Mower

To operate the controls while mowing:
1. Turn on the machine, set the speed control to the Zero
position, push down on the handle to raise the cutting
unit, press the operator presence control, move the
traction lever to the Engaged position (Figure 30), and
gradually increase the speed control setting to transport
the mower onto the collar of the green .
2. Return the speed control to the Zero position.
3. Disengage the traction lever, then move it to the
left and forward, engaging the traction and reel drive
(Figure 30).
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Figure 29
1. Neutral
2. Traction drive neutral &
reel drive off
4. Gradually increase the speed control setting until the
mower is traveling at the desired ground speed, drive
the mower out onto the green area, lower the front of
the mower down and commence operation.
Note: While mowing, you can move the speed control
to the Zero position. This will stop the machine with
the motor brake off, allowing you to pull the machine
rearwards to make course corrections. For more
information on the automatic motor brake, refer to
Automatic Motor Brake (page 19).
After Mowing
1. Drive off the green, reduce the speed to the Zero
position, disengage the reel drive and traction control
levers, and turn off the machine.
2. Empty the grass basket of clippings, install the grass
basket on the mower and commence the transport
operation.
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Figure 30
3. Traction drive-engaged
(transport)
4. Traction drive & reel drive
engaged