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WARNING: Do not operate the equipment
while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers,
shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing.
Always wear long pants, safety glasses, ear
protection and safety shoes when operating this
machine.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to
oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving practice
maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these
characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.
WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised
obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be
directly approached at high speed in an attempt
to “jump” them as the operator could lose control
of the equipment. If the depression or obstacle
can not be avoided, approach at a slow speed and
angle one drive wheel at the obstruction.
Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and
then pivot the opposite wheel around.
The following list is not all inclusive.
When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels
rolling either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped
wheel can damage turf. This is especially important when
mowing.
Unit performance is maximum when the throttle is set
at full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels
and deck when needed. Use the transmission to control
ground speed rather than engine rpm.
The safety interlock system is designed to shut the
engine off if the operator releases the operator presence
control levers when the transmission shift lever is in the
forward or reverse position and/or the blade engagement
lever is in the engaged (forward) position the engine will
stop.
When operating the TrimStar on slopes, the operator
should mow traversing the slope. The operator should stay
more on the uphill side of the unit when mowing.
WARNING: To check a slope, attempt to back
up it. If the unit can back up the slope without
the operator and drive wheels slipping, reduce
ground speed and proceed with caution.
For additional safety issues regarding slope mowing refer
to the Safety section of this manual.
Keep blades sharp . Many professional mowing
companies have additional sets of blades and change blades
twice a day: once in the morning and again at noon.
Many
problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull
blades or blades which have been sharpened incorrectly.
Information on sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s
maintenance section. In addition, most communities have
individuals or companies which specialize in sharpening
mower blades.
Blade sharpness should be checked daily.
Use high blade speed. Your TrimStar is designed to
operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls
blade speed. The highest blade speed generally gives best
cut.
Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown
area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge
towards the outside, not towards center, of mowing area.
Generally, this means using a pattern
102780 6/05 3-4
Caster Arm Caster Arm
Caster Arm Caster Arm
Spacers
Spacers
Caster Assy Caster Assy
Blade Spacers Blade Spacers
Highest Highest
Rear Deck Rear Deck
Mount Position
Mount Position
Lowest Lowest
Figure 3-6