Transport Operation; Inspection And Cleanup After Mowing; Towing The Machine - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

the opposite direction. It is a good practice to try to
make as short of a turn as possible. However, turn
in a wider arc during warmer weather to minimize
the possibility of bruising the turf.
Important: The machine should never be
stopped on a green with the cutting unit reels
operating as damage to the turf may result.
Stopping on a wet green with the machine may
leave marks or indentations from the wheels.
6. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer
periphery. Be sure to change the direction of cutting
from the previous mowing. Always keep weather
and turf conditions in mind and be sure to change
the direction of mowing from the previous cutting.
Replace the flag.
At the end of the periphery cut, momentarily pull
back on the raise/lower mow lever to shut the reels
off without raising them. Continue moving forward
until the reel stops rotating, then, drive off the green
and raise the reels (This will help prevent dribbling
grass onto the green while raising the reels).
Note: At the end of the periphery cut, momentarily
pull back on the raise/lower mow lever to shut the
reels off without raising them. Continue moving
forward until the reel stops rotating, then, drive off
the green and raise the reels (This will help prevent
dribbling grass onto the green while raising the
reels).
7. Empty the grass baskets of all clippings before
transporting to the next green. Heavy wet clippings
place an undue strain on the baskets and will
add unnecessary weight to the machine, thereby
increasing the load on the engine, hydraulic system,
brakes, etc.

Transport Operation

Make sure the cutting units are in the full up position.
Move the functional control lever to the transport
position. Use the brakes to slow the machine while
going down steep hills to avoid loss of control. Always
approach rough areas at a reduced speed and cross
severe undulations carefully. Familiarize yourself with
the width of the machine. Do not attempt to pass
between objects that are close together so that costly
damage and down time can be prevented.
Inspection and Cleanup After
Mowing
At the completion of the mowing operation, thoroughly
wash the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle
so excessive water pressure will not cause contamination
and damage to seals and bearings.Never wash a warm
engine or electrical connections with water.
After cleaning, it is recommended the machine be
inspected for possible hydraulic fluid leaks and damage
or wear to hydraulic and mechanical components. The
cutting units should be checked for sharpness. Also,
lubricate the traction pedal and brake shaft assembly
with SAE 30 oil or 31 spray lubricant to deter corrosion
and help keep the machine performing satisfactorily
during the next mowing operation.

Towing the Machine

In case of an emergency the machine can be towed for
a short distance (less than 1/4 mile (0.4 km)). However,
Toro does not recommend this as standard procedure.
Important: Do not tow the machine faster than
2-3 MPH (3-5 km/h) because the drive system
may be damaged. If the machine must be moved
a considerable distance, transport it on a truck or
trailer.
1. Locate the bypass valve on the pump and rotate it
so that the slot is vertical (Figure 40).
1. Bypass valve—slot shown in closed (horizontal) position
2. Before starting the engine, close the bypass valve by
rotating it so that the slot is horizontal (Figure 40).
Do not start the engine when the valve is open.
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Figure 40