Operating - Toro GREENSMASTER 3000-D Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions
BEFORE MOWING
Inspect the green for debris, remove the flag from the
cup, and determine the direction best to mow. Base the
direction to mow on the previous mowing direction.
Always mow in an alternate pattern from the previous
mowing, so the grass blades will be less apt to lay down
and therefore be difficult to trap between the reel blades
and bed knife.
MOWING PROCEDURES
1. Approach the green with the shift selector in the
No. 1 position. Start on one edge of the green so
the ribbon procedure of cutting may be used. 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.
This procedure drops the cutting units to the turf
and starts the reels.
Note: The No. 1 (rear) cutting unit reel will not start
until all the cutting units are on the ground and No. 2
and No. 3 cutting units are operating.
IMPORTANT: Remember 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 clean-up mowing operation.
3. Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut on
return passes. To maintain 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 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 m)
ahead of the machine to the edge of the uncut por-
tion of the green (Fig. 14, 15). 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
(Fig. 14, 15).
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1. Alignment stripe
2. Approximately 13 cm
3. Cut grass on the left
4. Keep focal spot (2–3 meters) ahead of the machine
4. As the front of the baskets cross the edge of the
green, depress the lift pedal. This will stop the reels
and lift the cutting units. Timing 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 operating time and ease lineup for the
next pass by momentarily turning the machine in
opposite direction, then turning in the direction of
the uncut portion; i.e., if intending to turn right,
first swing slightly left, then right. 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's good practice to try to
make as short a turn as possible. However, turn in a
wider arc during warmer weather to minimize the
possibility of bruising the turf.
Note: Due to the nature of the power steering system,
the steering wheel will not return to its original position
after a turn has been completed.
IMPORTANT: Never stop the Greensmaster 3000-D
on a green with the cutting unit reels operating as
damage to the turf may result. Stopping on a wet
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Figure 15
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