Operating Tips - Toro 02750 Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

Becoming Familiar with the Machine
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine in an
open area. Start and stop the engine. Operate in forward and
reverse. Lower and raise the cutting units and engage and
disengage the cutting units. When you feel familiar with the
machine, practice operating up and down slopes at different
speeds.
Understanding the 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 you
operate the machine with a malfunction.
Mowing Grass
The rotational speed of the cutting cylinders should always
be kept as high as possible in order to maintain the highest
quality of cut. This in turn requires that the engine speed
be kept as high as possible.
Cutting performance is best when cutting against the lie of
the grass. In order to take advantage of this fact, the operator
should attempt to alternate the direction of mowing between
cuts.
Take care not to leave uncut strips of grass at the overlap
points between adjacent cutting units by avoiding tight turns.
Maximizing the Quality of Cut
The quality of cut will deteriorate if the forward speed is
excessive. Always balance the quality of cut with the work rate
required and set the forward speed accordingly.
Maximizing Engine Efficiency
Do not let the engine labor. If you notice that the engine
starts to labor, reduce the forward speed or increase the
height of cut. Check that the cutting cylinders are not in
heavy contact with their bottom blades.
Driving the Machine in Transport Mode
Always disengage the cutting unit drive when traveling across
un-grassed areas. Grass will lubricate the cutting edges whilst
mowing. Excessive heat will build up if the cutting cylinders
are run when not mowing and this will cause rapid wear to
take place. For this reason it is also wise to reduce cutting
speed when mowing lightly grassed areas or when the grass is
dry. Be careful when driving between objects so that you do
not accidentally damage the machine or the cutting units.
WARNING
Take care when traveling over obstacles such as
roadside curbs. Always travel at slow speed over
obstacles to prevent damage to the tires, wheels,
and steering system. Ensure that the tires are
inflated to the recommended pressures.
Operating the Machine on Slopes
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes. Drive
slowly and avoid sharp turns on slopes to prevent rollovers.
Lower the cutting units for steering control when going
downhill.
Using the Rear Roller Scrapers
It is generally wise to remove rear roller scrapers where
conditions allow, as optimum grass discharge is achieved
without them. Install the scrapers when conditions are such
that mud and grass start to build up on the rollers. When
installing the scraper wires, ensure that they are correctly
tensioned.
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