Transporting The Machine; Cleaning And Inspecting The Machine - Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3400 Series Operator's Manual

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 39).
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 kept the same distance
away from the front of the machine
Figure 39
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
(Figure 39).
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3. Keep focal spot 1.8-3
m (6-10 ft) ahead of the
machine.
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 conditions in mind and be sure
to change the direction of mowing from the
previous cutting.
Note:
At the end of the periphery cut,
momentarily pull back on the raise/lower mow
lever to shut the reels off without raising them.
Continue moving forward until the reel stops
rotating, then, drive off the green and raise the
reels (This will help prevent dribbling grass onto
the green while raising the reels).
7. Empty the grass baskets of all clippings before
transporting to the next green.
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.

Transporting the Machine

Make sure the cutting units are in the full up position.
Move the functional control lever to the transport
position. Use 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.
Cleaning and Inspecting
the Machine
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, it is recommended the machine
be inspected for possible hydraulic fluid leaks
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