Preparing The Machine For Mowing; Training Period; Before Mowing; Mowing Procedures - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

If the engine stops, the interlock system is operating
correctly.
7. Repeat step 6 with the shift selector in the #2
position. If the engine does not stop, stop the
engine and find the problem before operating the
machine again. If assistance is required, contact
your local Toro Distributor.
Preparing the Machine for
Mowing
To assist in aligning the machine for successive cutting
passes, it is suggested the following be done to the No.
2 and No. 3 cutting unit baskets:
1. Measure in approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) from
the outer edge of each basket.
2. Either place a strip of white tape or paint a line
onto each basket paralleling the outer edge of each
basket (Figure 22).
Figure 22
1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 5 inches
(12.7 cm)

Training Period

Before mowing greens with the machine, it is
recommended that you find a clear area and practice
starting and stopping, raising and lowering the cutting
units, turning, etc. This training period will be
beneficial to the operator in gaining confidence in the
performance of the machine.
Important: If you shift to the No. 2 position
while cutting greens, no increase in speed will
3. Cut grass on right
4. Keep focal spot 6-10 ft
(1.8-3 m) ahead of the
machine.
result. However, a sudden increase in speed will
develop when you actuate the lift pedal. For safety
purposes, it is recommended that you use only the
No. 1 position for cutting greens and the No. 2
position for transport.

Before Mowing

Inspect the green for debris, remove the flag from the
cup, and determine the best direction to mow. Base the
direction to mow on the previous mowing direction.
Always mow in an alternate pattern from the previous
mowing so that the grass blades will be less apt to lay
down and therefore be difficult to trap between the reel
blades and bedknife.

Mowing Procedures

1. Approach the green with the shift selector in the
No. 1 position. Start on one edge of the green so
that the ribbon procedure of cutting may be used.
This holds compaction to a minimum and leaves a
neat, attractive pattern on the greens.
Important: Shift to the No. 1 position when
approaching a green because the machine
speed will automatically be reduced when the
cutting units are engaged. Higher speed will
resume when the cutting units are disengaged.
2. Actuate the mow pedal as the front edge of the
grass baskets cross the outer edge of the green.
This procedure drops the cutting units to the turf
and starts the reels.
Note: The No. 1 (rear) cutting unit reel will not
start until all the cutting units are on the ground and
the No. 2 and No. 3 cutting units are cutting.
Important: Familiarize yourself with the fact
that the No. 1 cutting unit reel is delayed and
therefore, you should practice to try to gain
the required timing necessary to minimize the
cleanup mowing operation.
3. Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut
on return passes. To assist in maintaining a straight
line across the green and keep the machine an
equal distance from the edge of the previous cut,
establish an imaginary sight line approximately 6 to
10 ft (1.8 to 3 m) ahead of the machine to the edge
of the uncut portion of the green (Figure 22 and
Figure 23). Some find it useful to include the outer
edge of the steering wheel as part of the sight line;
i.e. keep the steering wheel edge aligned with a point
that is always kept the same distance away from the
front of the machine (Figure 22 and Figure 23).
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