Toro 30807 Operator's Manual page 35

move the mow/transport slide to the left to transport,
and place the throttle in the Fast position.
Mowing Patterns
Change mowing patterns often to minimize aftercut
appearance issues induced by repetitive operation in only one
direction.
Counterbalance
The counterbalance system maintains hydraulic back pressure
on the deck lift cylinders. This counterbalance pressure
transfers cutting deck weight to the mower's drive wheels
to improve traction. The counterbalance pressure has been
factory set to an optimal balance of aftercut appearance and
traction capability in most turf conditions. Decreasing the
counterbalance setting can produce a more stable cutting
deck, but can decrease the traction capability. Increasing the
counterbalance setting can increase the traction capability,
but may result in aftercut appearance issues. Reference the
service manual for your traction unit for instructions to adjust
counterbalance pressure.
Resolving Aftercut Appearance
Reference Aftercut Appearance Troubleshooting Guide
available at www.Toro.com
General Tips for Model 30849
DANGER
The slope angle at which the machine will tip is
dependent on many factors. Among these are:
mowing conditions such as wet of undulating
turf, speed (especially in turns), tire pressure, and
operator experience.
At side hill angles of 15 degrees or less, the risk of
a rollover is low. As the slope angle increases to a
recommended maximum limit of 20 degrees, the
risk of a rollover increases to a moderate level. Do
not exceed a 20 degree side hill slope angle because
the risk of a rollover and serious injury or death is
very high.
To determine which hills or slopes you may safely
operate on, a site survey of the mowing area must
be done. When performing this site survey, always
use common sense and take into consideration the
turf condition and the rollover risk. To determine
which hills or slopes may be safely operated on,
use the inclinometer provided with each machine.
To perform a site survey, lay a 4 ft 2x4 (1.25 meter
plank) on the slope surface and measure the angle
of the slope. The 2x4 will average the slope but will
not take into consideration dips or holes which
can cause a sudden change in side hill angle. The
maximum side hill angle should not be greater than
20 degrees.
Always wear your seat belt.
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Practice operating the machine and become thoroughly
familiar with it.
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Start the engine and run it at half idle until it warms up.
Push the throttle lever all the way forward, lift the cutting
units, disengage the parking brake, press the forward
traction pedal, and carefully drive to an open area.
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Practice moving forward and reverse, and starting and
stopping the machine. To stop, take your foot off of the
traction pedal and let it return to neutral or press down
on the reverse pedal to stop. Going down a hill, you may
need to use the reverse pedal to stop.
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When driving on slopes, drive slowly to maintain steering
control and avoid turns to prevent rollovers.
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When possible, mow up and down hills rather than across
them. Have the cutting units lowered when going down a
hill to maintain steering control. Do not attempt to turn
on a hill.
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Practice driving around obstacles with the cutting units
up and down. Be careful when driving between narrow
objects so you do not damage the machine or cutting
units.
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