Cutting Grass With The Machine; Operating Tips - Toro Reelmaster 5010-H Operator's Manual

1. Diagnostic light
Cutting Grass with the
Machine
1. Disengage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, and raise the cutting units.
2. Drive the machine to the mowing area.
3. Park the machine approximately 6 m (20 ft)
off the fairway, facing the intended mowing
direction.
4. Lower the cutting units completely with the
lift/lower control lever.
5. Engage the PTO.
Note:
The cutting units will not start.
Note:
The engine speed automatically rises to
high idle when you lower the cutting units and
activate the PTO switch.
6. Tap the lift/lower control lever rearward to lift the
cutting units to the turnaround position.
Note:
Tapping the lift/lower control lever
without holding it raises the cutting units to the
turnaround position and stops the rotation of the
reels until the cutting units are lowered.
7. Using the traction pedal, approach the mowing
area slowly.
8. Once you reach the edge of the mowing area
to start mowing, lower the cutting units with the
lift/lower control lever.
Note:
Practice to ensure the cutting units do
not lower early or mow an unintended area.
9. Complete the mowing pass.
10. When nearing the opposite edge of the fairway
(prior to reaching the edge of the mowing area),
tap the lift/lower control lever rearward to lift the
cutting units to the turnaround position.
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11. Perform a tear-shaped turn to quickly line up for
your next pass.
12. Press the lift/lower control lever to automatically
lower the cutting units from the turnaround
position and continue mowing.
13. After mowing the desired area, follow the
perimeter of the area to complete the cleanup
mow pass. This will ensure that all of the turf
along the edge of the fairway where the cutting
units were being lifted and lowered is uniformly
cut.
Note:
Use the Virtual Pedal Stop (VPS) to
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temporarily set a lower max speed to improve
operating control while completing the cleanup
pass; refer to
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Operating Tips

Understanding the Warning
System
If a warning light comes on during operation, stop the
machine immediately and correct the problem before
continuing operation. Serious damage could occur if
you operate the machine with a malfunction.
Transporting the Machine
Disengage the PTO and raise the cutting units to
the T
RANSPORT
between objects so you do not accidentally damage
the machine or cutting units. Use extra care when
operating the machine on slopes. Drive slowly and
avoid sharp turns on slopes to prevent rollovers.
Lower the cutting units when going downhill for
steering control.
Changing Mowing Patterns
This is the most effective method to prevent
washboarding.
Change mowing patterns often to minimize a poor
after-cut appearance from repeatedly mowing in the
same direction.
Using Proper Mowing Techniques
•
To achieve the professional straight-line cut and
striping that is desirable for some applications, find
a tree or other object in the distance and drive
straight toward it.
•
Maintain reel and bedknife sharpness.
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Using the Virtual Pedal Stop (VPS)
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position. Be careful when driving