Toro 04018 Greensmaster Flex 18 Operator's Manual page 19

Figure 19
1. Alignment stripes
Control Operation
To operate the controls while mowing:
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced speed,
push down on handle to raise cutting unit, move
traction lever to Engaged position and transport
mower onto collar of green (Figure 20).
2. Move traction lever to Disengaged position and
Engage reel drive lever (Figure 20).
1. Traction drive -neutral
2. Traction drive neutral &
reel drive off
3. Move traction lever to Engaged position, increase
throttle speed until the mower is traveling at the
desired ground speed, drive the mower out onto the
green area, lower the front of the mower down and
commence operation (Figure 20).
After Mowing
1. Drive off green, move reel drive and traction control
levers to Disengage and stop the engine.
2. Empty the grass catcher of clippings, install grass
catcher and commence transport operation.
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Figure 20
3. Traction drive-engaged
(transport)
4. Traction drive & reel drive
engaged