Operation; Selecting A Blade - Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D Operator's Manual

Operation

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch,
someone could accidently start the engine
and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you
do any maintenance.

Selecting a Blade

Standard Combination Sail
This blade was designed to provide excellent lift and
dispersion in almost any condition. If more or less lift
and discharge velocity is required, consider a different
blade.
Attributes: Excellent lift and dispersion in most
conditions
Angled Sail (Not CE Compliant)
The blade generally performs best in lower heights of
cut—1.9 to 6.4 cm (3/4 to 2-1/2 inches).
Attributes:
•
Discharge remains more even at lower heights of
cut.
•
Discharge has less tendency to throw left and thus
a cleaner look around bunkers and fairways.
•
Lower power requirement at lower heights and
dense turf.
High-Lift Parallel Sail (Not CE
Compliant)
The blade generally performs better in the higher
heights of cut—7 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches).
Attributes:
•
More lift and higher discharge velocity
•
Sparse or limp turf is picked up significantly at
higher heights of cut
•
Wet or sticky clippings are discharged more
efficiently reducing congestion in the deck
•
Requires more horsepower to run
•
Tends to discharge further left and can tend to
windrow at lower heights of cut
WARNING
Using a high-lift blade with the mulching baffle
could cause the blade to break, resulting in
personal injury or death.
Do not use the high-lift blade with the
mulching baffle.
Atomic Blade
This blade was designed to provide excellent leaf
mulching.
Attribute: Excellent leaf mulching
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