Toro 02615, Operator'S Manual, Page: 12 / 20

Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
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Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other
debris that the cutting line could hit.
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Avoid striking solid objects with the cutting line. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from
the spark plug, and examine the machine for damage.
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For best performance, install a new cutting line before
the cutting season begins.
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Replace the cutting line when necessary with a Toro
replacement cutting line.
Cutting Grass
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Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not
cut below the 51 mm (2 inch) setting unless the grass is
sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow
down. Refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 9) .
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Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend
to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug
or the engine to stall.
WARNING
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the cutting line. Mow only
in dry conditions.
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Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the
clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
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If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one
or more of the following:
– Replace the cutting line.
– Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
– Raise the cutting height on your machine.
– Cut the grass more frequently.
– Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath
with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
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After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows
through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more
than one pass over the leaves.
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Slow down your mowing speed if the machine does not
cut the leaves finely enough.
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