Tips For Mowing Grass - Toro 74239 Operator's Manual

of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will
minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as
level as possible.
Important Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on
the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
Warning
Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward tip–over and could
cause serious injury or death.
Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a
ramp.
Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not use
individual ramps for each side of the unit.
If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface
wider than the unit.
Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between ramp
and ground or between ramp and trailer or
truck.
Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up
a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit
down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
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1. Trailer
2. Full width ramp
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
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2
3
4. Full width ramp—side
view
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Tips for Mowing Grass

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the fast throttle position. Air is required to
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower by
uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the mower
free from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into
the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the cutting
height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground.
However, the cutting height used in the past is generally
the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than six
inches tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure
an acceptable quality of cut.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting
more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse,
or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.
Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing
straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances
decomposition and fertilization.
Mow at Correct Intervals
Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass
grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain
the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow
more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate slows
in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot mow
for an extended period, first mow at a high cutting height;
then mow again two days later at a lower height setting.
Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed in
certain conditions.
Avoid Cutting Too Low
If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the mower
you previously used, raise the cutting height to ensure that
uneven turf is not cut too short.