Toro 04022 Operator's Manual page 17

Method of Mowing
The greens should be mowed in a straight back and
forth direction across the green. Avoid circular mowing
or turning the mower on greens areas since scuffing may
occur. Turning the mower should be done off the green
by raising the cutting reel (pushing the handle down)
and turning on the traction drum. Mowing should be
done at a normal walking pace. Fast speeds saves very
little time and will result in an inferior mowing job.
To assist in maintaining a straight line across the green
and to keep the machine an equal distance from the
edge of the previous cut, use the alignment stripes on
the basket (Figure 17).
Figure 17
1. Alignment stripes
Control Operation
To operate the controls while mowing:
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced speed,
push down on handle to raise cutting unit, move
traction lever to Engaged position and transport
mower onto collar of green (Figure 18).
2. Move traction lever to Disengaged position and
Engage reel drive lever (Figure 18).
1. Traction drive - neutral
2. Traction drive neutral &
reel drive off
3. Move traction lever to Engaged position, increase
throttle speed until the mower is traveling at the
desired ground speed, drive the mower out onto the
green area, lower the front of the mower down and
commence operation (Figure 18).
After Mowing
1. Drive off green, move reel drive and traction control
levers to Disengage and stop the engine.
2. Empty the grass catcher of clippings, install grass
catcher and commence transport operation.
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Figure 18
3. Traction drive-engaged
(transport)
4. Traction drive & reel drive
engaged