Toro 74560, Руководство оператора

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Figure 19
1. Mulch plug installed in the
discharge chute at the rear
of the machine 2. Discharge chute
Important:
Ensure that the mulch plug is seated
properly so that it will not come into contact with
the blades.
6. Install the grass collector; refer to Installing the Grass
Collector.
Optional Towing Hitch
The machine is capable of towing non-ground-engaging
attachments with a maximum weight of 150 kg (331 lb).
1. Remove the grass collector; refer to Removing the
Grass Collector.
2. Install the attachment to the towing hitch located at the
lower rear part of the machine (Figure 20).
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Figure 20
1. Towing hitch
Operating Tips
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For the best performance, operate the engine at the
maximum speed. The mower requires air to thoroughly
cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut too
low or completely surround the mower in uncut grass.
Always leave one side of the mower free from uncut grass
to allow the air to be drawn into the mower.
•
Cut the grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that
the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any
uneven ground. When cutting grass longer than 6 inches
(15 cm) tall, cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable
appearance.
•
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade when
mulching. Do not cut more than that unless the grass is
sparse or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.
•
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass standing
straight. This also helps disperse clippings and enhances
decomposition and fertilization.
•
Grass grows at different rates at different times of the
season. 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 the grass is longer than normal, or if it contains a high
degree of moisture, raise the cutting height higher than
usual, cut the grass at that setting, and then cut the grass
again at the lower, normal setting.
•
If you must stop the machine while mowing, you may
leave a clump of grass clippings on your lawn. To avoid
this, do the following:
– Engage the blades and move to a previously cut area.
– Disperse the clippings evenly by raising the mower 1
or 2 height-of-cut settings while driving forward with
the blades engaged.
•
Maintain sharp blades throughout the season. Sharp
blades cut grass cleanly without tearing or shredding the
grass blades. Tearing and shredding the grass turns it
brown at the edges, which slows its growth and increases
the chance of disease. Every 30 days, check the blades for
sharpness and file down any nicks.
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