Operating Tips - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

Becoming Familiar with the
Machine
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine
in an open area. Start and shut off the engine.
Operate in forward and reverse. Lower and raise the
cutting unit, and engage and disengage them. When
you feel familiar with the machine, practice operating
it up and down slopes.
Understanding the InfoCenter
Engine Warnings
If while operating the machine an icon displays on
the InfoCenter warning you of a condition, stop the
machine immediately and correct the problem. In the
table that follows includes examples of the icons that
may display:
Icon
Mowing Grass
To maintain the high quality of cut, keep the rotational
speed of the cutting units as high as possible. This
requires high engine speed.
Cutting performance is best when cutting against
the lie of the grass. To take advantage this effect,
alternate the mowing direction between cuts.
Take care to not leave uncut strips of grass at the
overlap at points between adjacent cutting units by
avoiding tight turns.
Condition
Engine coolant is too hot.
Shut off the engine.
Stationary regeneration is
required.
The power take-off is disabled.
DPF ash accumulation.
NOx control diagnosis
malfunction
Maximizing the Quality of Cut
The quality of cut deteriorates when the forward speed
is too fast. Always balance the quality of cut with
the required cutting rate, and set the forward speed
accordingly.
Maximizing Engine Efficiency
Do not let the engine labor. If you notice that the
engine starts to labor, reduce the forward speed or
increase the height of cut. Ensure that the cutting unit
blades are sharp.
Driving the Machine in Transport
Mode
Important:
Take care when driving the machine
over obstacles such as roadside curbs.
Always travel at slow speed over obstacles to
prevent damage to the tires, wheels, and steering
system. Ensure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended pressures.
Always disengage the cutting unit drive when driving
the machine across areas with no grass. Be careful
when driving between objects so that you do not
accidentally damage the machine or the cutting units.
Using the Rear Roller Scrapers
For optimum grass discharge, remove the rear roller
scrapers where conditions allow.
If mud and grass start to build up on the rollers, install
the scrapers. When installing the scraper wires,
tension them correctly.
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