After Operation; General Safety - Toro LT2240 Operator's Manual

continuing operation. Serious damage could occur if
you operate the machine with a malfunction.
Mowing Grass
To maintain the high quality of cut, keep the rotational
speed of the cutting units as high as possible. This
requires high engine speed.
Cutting performance is best when cutting against
the lie of the grass. To take advantage of this effect,
alternate the mowing direction between cuts.
Take care to not leave uncut strips of grass at the
overlap at points between adjacent cutting units by
avoiding tight turns.
Maximizing the Quality of Cut
The quality of cut deteriorates when the forward speed
is too fast. Always balance the quality of cut with
the required cutting rate, and set the forward speed
accordingly.
Maximizing Engine Efficiency
Do not let the engine labor. If you notice that the
engine starts to labor, reduce the forward speed or
increase the height of cut. Ensure that the cutting unit
blades are sharp.
Driving the Machine in Transport
Mode
Important:
Take care when driving the machine
over obstacles such as roadside curbs.
Always travel at slow speed over obstacles to
prevent damage to the tires, wheels, and steering
system. Ensure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended pressures.
Always disengage the cutting unit drive when driving
the machine across areas with no grass. Grass
lubricates the cutting edges while mowing. Excessive
heat builds if the cutting units are run when not
mowing, resulting in rapid wear. For this reason,
reduce cutting speed when mowing lightly grassed
areas or when the grass is dry. Be careful when
driving between objects so that you do not accidentally
damage the machine or the cutting units.
Using the Rear Roller Scrapers
For optimum grass discharge, remove the rear roller
scrapers where conditions allow.
If mud and grass start to build up on the rollers, install
the scrapers. When installing the scraper wires,
tension them correctly.

After Operation

General Safety

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Park the machine on a level surface.
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Disengage and lower the cutting units.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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Wait for all movement to stop.
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Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
drives, mufflers, cooling screens, and engine
compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or
fuel spills.
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Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever
you are hauling or not using the machine.
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Maintain and clean the seat belt(s) as necessary.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
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