Operating Tips - Toro Z Master Professional 6000 Series Operator's Manual

Driving off the Z Stand
1. Remove the chocks or blocks.
2. Raise the latch to the unlocked position
41).
Figure 41
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Start the engine and place it at half throttle.
Disengage the parking brake.
4. Slowly drive backward off the stand.
5. Return the stand to its rest position
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3. Locked position
4. Unlocked position
(Figure 39).

Operating Tips

Using the Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the F
AST
to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height of cut so low as to totally surround the mower
in uncut grass. Always try to have 1 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 the grass slightly longer than normal to ensure
that the cutting height of the mower does not scalp
any uneven ground. However, the cutting height you
have used in the past is generally the best to use.
When cutting grass longer than 15 cm (6 inches) tall,
you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an
acceptable quality of cut.
Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about a third 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.
Alternating the Mowing Direction
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass
standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings,
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Mowing at Correct Intervals
Normally, mow every 4 days. However, grass grows
at different rates at different times. To maintain the
same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow
more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate
slows in mid-summer, mow less frequently. If you
cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a
high cutting height; then mow again 2 days later at a
lower height setting.
Adjusting the Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed
in certain conditions.
Avoiding Cutting Too Low
If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the
mower that you previously used, raise the cutting
height to ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short.
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throttle position. Air is required