Toro 30410 Operator's Manual page 32

Select the Proper Height-of-Cut
Setting to Suit Conditions
Remove approximately 1 inch (25 mm) or no
more than 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In
exceptionally lush and dense grass, you may have
to raise the height-of-cut to the next setting.
Mow at Proper Intervals
Under most normal conditions you will need to
mow approximately every 4-5 days. But remember,
grass grows at different rates at different times.
This means that in order to maintain the same
height-of-cut, which is a good practice, you will
need to cut more frequently in early spring; as the
grass growth rate slows in mid summer, cut only
every 8-10 days. If you are unable to mow for
an extended period due to weather conditions or
other reasons, mow first with the height-of-cut at
a high level; then mow again 2-3 days later with a
lower height setting.
Always Mow with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing
or shredding the grass blades like a dull blade.
Tearing and shredding causes the grass to turn
brown at the edges which impairs growth and
increases susceptibility to diseases.
Transporting
Use the transport latches when transporting over
long distances, rough terrain, or when trailering.
After Operating
To ensure optimum performance, clean the
underside of the mower housing after each use.
If residue is allowed to build up in the mower
housing, cutting performance will decrease.
Cutting Unit Pitch
We recommend a blade pitch of 1/4 inch (6 mm).
A pitch larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm) will result
in less power required, larger clippings, and a
poorer quality of cut. A pitch less than 1/4 inch
(6 mm) will result in more power required, smaller
clippings and a better quality of cut.
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