Toro Greenmaster Flex 04044, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 32
Traction and Reel-Drive Lever Positions
1. N
EUTRAL
3. Traction—F
ORWARD
(transport)
2. Traction—N
EUTRAL
and
reel drive—D
ISENGAGE
4. Traction—F
ORWARD
and
reel drive—E
NGAGE
3. Move the lever to the traction—N
EUTRAL
and
reel drive—D
ISENGAGE
position ( Figure 32 ).
4. Move the lever to the traction—F
ORWARD
and reel drive—E
NGAGE
position ( Figure 32 ),
increase the throttle speed until the machine is
traveling at the desired ground speed, drive the
machine onto the green, lower the cutting unit to
the ground, and begin mowing.
Operating the Controls after
Mowing
1. Drive off the green, move the reel drive and
traction control levers to the D
ISENGAGED
position, and shut off the engine.
2. Empty the grass basket of clippings, install the
grass basket on the mower, and transport the
machine to storage.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Reduce the throttle setting before shutting off the
engine and, if the engine has a fuel-shutoff valve,
turn off the valve after mowing.
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
Transporting the Machine
After mowing, transport the machine away from the
job site; refer to
Transporting the Machine Using
Transport Wheels (page 23) or Transporting the
Machine Using a Trailer (page 23) .
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