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•
Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath
with each pass.
•
Set the height-of-cut on the front wheels one notch
lower than the rear wheels. (example: set the front
wheels at the 2 inch setting and the rear wheels at the
2.5 inch setting)
Cutting Leaves
• When
cutting is complete, ensure that 50% of the grass
blades show through the cut leaf cover
. This may
require one or more passes over the leaves.
•
Position all wheels at the same height-of-cut setting.
• W
alk at a slower mowing speed if the leaves are not
being cut up finely enough to be hidden in the grass.
•
If you cut up a lot of oak leaves, add lime to your grass
in the spring. Lime reduces the acidity of the leaves.
Maintenance
Recommended
Maintenance Schedule
Service
Item
Service Operation
After
every
use
5
Hours
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
Housing
Clean built-up grass clippings and dirt.
X
Fasteners
Check blade and engine mounting
fasteners. Keep all fasteners tight to keep
the mower in safe working condition.
X
Air Filter
Replace each mowing season or every
25 hours.
Replace more frequently if
operating conditions are dusty.
X
Engine Oil
Drain and refill engine crankcase with
fresh oil after first
5
hours of operation.
Thereafter
, change every
50 hours or
yearly.
X
Blade
Sharpen or replace; maintain more
frequently if edge is dulled quickly in
rough or sandy conditions.
X
Blade Brake
Check stopping time every 50 hours or at
the start of each mowing season. Blade
must stop within 3 seconds of releasing
bail; if not, see your Authorized T
oro
Service Dealer for repair
.
X
Lubrication
Grease rear height adjustor brackets
(self-propelled models).
X
Fuel System
Check for leakage and/or deterioration of
fuel hose. Replace if necessary
.
X
Belt Cover
Remove and clean grass, clippings and
debris from under cover
.
X
Spark Plug
Inspect and clean. Replace if necessary
. X
Cooling System
Clean debris from the engine air cooling
fins and starter
. Clean more frequently if
operated under dirty conditions.
X
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