Operating Tips - Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

Becoming Familiarized with the
Machine
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine
in an open area. Start and shut off the engine.
Operate in forward and reverse. Lower and raise
the cutting decks and engage and disengage the
cutting units. When you feel familiar with the machine,
practice operating up and down slopes at different
speeds.
Selecting the Proper Height-of-Cut
Setting to Suit Conditions
Remove no more than approximately 25 mm (1 inch),
or 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally
lush and dense grass, you may need to raise your
height-of-cut setting.
Mowing
Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
start the engine, and move the throttle to the F
position. Move the Enable/Disable switch to the
E position and use the Lower Mow/Raise lever
NABLE
to control the cutting decks. To move forward and cut
grass, press the traction pedal forward.
Note:
Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes before
shutting it off after a full load operation. Failure to do
so may lead to turbo-charger trouble.
Mowing with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or
shredding the grass blades. A dull blade, which tears
and shreds grass, causes grass to turn brown at
the edges. This impairs grass growth and increases
susceptibility to diseases. Ensure that the blade is in
good condition and that there is a full sail.
Checking the Cutting Unit
Condition
Ensure that the chambers of each cutting unit are in
good condition. Straighten any chamber-component
bends to ensure the correct blade tip/chamber
clearance.
Checking the Mower Housing
After Operating
To ensure that optimum performance is met, clean the
underside of mower housing. If you allow residue to
build up in mower housing, cutting performance will
decrease.
Transporting the Machine Between
Jobs
Move the Enable/Disable switch to the D
position and raise the cutting units to the T
position. Move the Mow/Transport lever to the
T
RANSPORT
objects so you do not accidentally damage the
machine or cutting units. Use extra care when
operating the machine on slopes; refer to
Safety (page
position,
N
AST
47
position. Be careful when driving between
34).
ISABLE
RANSPORT
Slope