Training Period; Mowing - Toro 04530 Operator's Manual

7. Roll the cutting unit out from under the suspension
arm.
8. Repeat steps 3 through
as required.
9. Connect the cutting unit power disconnect couplers;
refer to Cutting Unit Power Disconnect (page

Training Period

Before mowing greens with the machine, it is recommended
that you find a clear area and practice starting and stopping,
raising and lowering the cutting units, turning, etc. This
training period will be beneficial to the operator in gaining
confidence in the performance of the machine.

Mowing

Note: Before mowing greens with the machine, find a
clear area and practice starting and stopping, raising and
lowering the cutting units, turning, etc. This training period
will be beneficial to the operator in gaining confidence in the
performance of the machine.
Note: Before mowing, inspect the green for debris, remove
the flag from the cup, and determine the best direction to
mow. Base the direction to mow on the previous mowing
direction. Always mow in an alternate pattern from the
previous mowing so that the grass blades will be less apt to
lay down and therefore be difficult to trap between the reel
blades and bedknife.
1. Approach the green with the shift selector in the No.
1 position. Start on one edge of the green so that the
ribbon procedure of cutting may be used.
Note: This holds compaction to a minimum and
leaves a neat, attractive pattern on the greens.
2. Actuate the mow pedal as the front edge of the grass
baskets cross the outer edge of the green.
Note: This procedure drops the cutting units to the
turf and starts the reels.
Important: Familiarize yourself with the fact that
the No. 1 cutting unit reel is delayed and therefore,
you should practice to try to gain the required
timing necessary to minimize the cleanup mowing
operation.
3. Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut on
return passes.
Note: To assist in maintaining a straight line across
the green and keep the machine an equal distance from
the edge of the previous cut, establish an imaginary
sight line approximately 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft) ahead
of the machine to the edge of the uncut portion of the
green (Figure 38).
Some find it useful to include the outer edge of the
steering wheel as part of the sight line; i.e. keep the
steering wheel edge aligned with a point that is always
7 for the other cutting units
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kept the same distance away from the front of the
machine (Figure
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1. Alignment marker
2. Cut grass on left
4. As the front of the baskets cross the edge of the green,
depress the lift pedal.
Note: This will stop the reels and lift the cutting units.
Timing of this procedure is important, so the mowers
do not cut into the fringe area. However, as much of
the green as possible should be cut to minimize the
amount of grass left to mow around the outer periphery
5. Cut down on operating time and ease lineup for the
next pass by momentarily turning the machine in the
opposite direction, then turning in the direction of the
uncut portion; i.e., if intending to turn right, first swing
slightly left, then right.
Note: This will assist in getting the machine more
quickly aligned for the next pass.
Follow the same procedure for turning in the opposite
direction. It is a good practice to try to make as short
of a turn as possible. However, turn in a wider arc
during warmer weather to minimize the possibility of
bruising the turf.
Important: The machine should never be stopped
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.
6. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer periphery
and replace the flags.
Note: Be sure to change the direction of cutting from
the previous mowing. Always keep weather and turf
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Figure 38
3. Keep focal spot 1.8-3
m (6-10 ft) ahead of the
machine.