Toro Greensmaster 3250-D Operator's Manual page 27

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.
5. As the front edges of the baskets cross the edge
of the green, pull back the raise/lower mow lever
rearward and hold it until all the cutting units
have risen. This stops the reels and lifts the
cutting units.
Important:
Time this step correctly so that
you do not cut into the fringe area, yet cut as
much of the green as possible to minimize
the amount of grass left to mow around the
outer periphery.
6. To cut down on operating time and to ease the
lineup for the next pass, momentarily turn the
machine in the opposite direction, then turn
it in the direction of the uncut portion. This
movement is a tear-shaped turn
which quickly lines the machine up for your next
pass.
Figure 25
Note:
Try to make as short of a turn as possible,
except during warmer weather—a wider arc
minimizes the turf bruising.
(Figure 25),
1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 12.7 cm (5
Cutting the Periphery and
Finishing the Job
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inches)
Note:
The steering wheel does not return to its
original position after you complete a turn.
Important:
Never stop the machine on a
green while the cutting units are engaged, as
damage to the turf may result. Stopping the
machine on a wet green may leave marks or
indentations from the wheels.
Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer
periphery. Change the direction of cutting from
the previous mowing.
Note:
Use the throttle lever to adjust the
machine speed when you cut the periphery.
This will match the clip to the green and may
reduce triplex ring.
Note:
Always keep weather and turf conditions
in mind and be sure to change the direction of
mowing from the previous cutting.
When finished mowing the outer periphery, tap
the raise/lower mow lever rearward to stop the
reels, then drive off the green. When all the
cutting units are off the green, raise the cutting
units.
Note:
This step minimizes grass clumps left on
the green.
Replace the flag.
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3. Cut grass on the left.
4. Keep a focal spot 2 to 3
m (6 to 10 ft) ahead of the
machine.