Tips For Mowing Grass - Toro 74216 Operator's Manual

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Figure 27
1. Z–Stand (rest position)
2. Latch
3. Swing stand foot out front and slide stand toward
machine, into the bottom of slot (Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
1. Z–Stand (Positioned in
slot)
4. Set foot of stand on ground and rest latch on pivot tab
(Fig. 28).
5. Start engine and put at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place foot of stand into seams in
sidewalks or into turf (Fig. 28).
6. Drive onto stand. Stop when latch drops over tab into
locked position (Fig. 29). Once onto stand, engage
parking brake. Shut off engine.
7. Chock or block the drive wheels.
Warning
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on
Z–Stand and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on Z–Stand unless wheels are
chocked or blocked.
8. Perform maintenance.
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3. Raise up and twist
4. Bottom of slot
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2. Crack in side walk or turf
3. Latch resting on pivot tab
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Driving off the Z–Stand
1. Raise latch to unlocked position (Fig. 29).
2. Start engine and place at half throttle. Disengage
parking brake.
3. Slowly drive backwards off of stand.
4. Return stand to its rest position (Fig. 27).
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Figure 29
1. Z–Stand
2. Latch

Tips for Mowing Grass

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at "FAST." Air is required to thoroughly cut
grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low as to
totally surround the mower by uncut grass. Always try to
have one 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 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 six
inches tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure
an acceptable quality of cut.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 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.
Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing
straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances
decomposition and fertilization.
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3. Locked position
4. Unlocked position