Using Attachments And Accessories; Operating Tips - Toro TimeCutter HD XS4850 Operator's Manual

15. Use the fasteners removed to secure the cutoff baffle
to the deck.
16. Install the mower deck; refer to
Deck (page 48).
Using Attachments and
Accessories
Use only Toro approved attachments and accessories.
If you attach a bucket to the engine guard, use a nylon strap
to secure it.
Important: The bucket weight impacts the stability of
the machine. If you are carrying more than the weight
listed in the table below in a bucket attached to the
engine guard, you must equip your machine with the
Bucket-Support Kit.
Contact your authorized Toro service dealer.
Deck Size
48-inch deck
54-inch deck
Installing the Mower
Maximum weight per bucket
without the Bucket-Support
Kit
1.1 kg (2.5 lb)
1.1 kg (2.5 lb)

Operating Tips

Using the Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the
engine at the F position. Air is required to thoroughly cut
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grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low as to
totally surround the mower in uncut grass. Always try to have
1 side of the mower free from uncut grass, which allows air
to be drawn into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the
cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven
ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is
generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than
15 cm (6 inches) tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to
ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about a third of the grass blade. Cutting
more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse, or
it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.
Alternating the Mowing Direction
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass standing
straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances
decomposition and fertilization.
Mowing at Correct Intervals
Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year.
To maintain the same cutting height, mow more often in early
spring. As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, mow
less frequently. If you cannot mow for an extended period,
first mow at a high cutting height, then mow again 2 days
later at a lower height setting.
Using a Slower Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed in certain
conditions.
Avoiding Cutting Too Low
When mowing uneven turf, raise the cutting height to avoid
scalping the turf.
Stopping the Machine
If you must stop the forward motion of the machine while
mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your
lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the
blades engaged or you can disengage the mower deck while
moving forward.
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