Toro 20332 Operation Manual - Page 12

Operating Tips - lawn mowers

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Operating Tips General Mowing Tips • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other debris that the blade could hit. • Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never deliberately mow over any object. • If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and examine the mower for damage. • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height. • When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall. - Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. - Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, set the front wheels at 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) and the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm). Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves. • If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height. • Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough. WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry conditions. • Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry conditions, follow all local fire warnings, and keep the mower free of dry grass and leaf debris. • Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization. • If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following: - Replace the blade or have it sharpened. - Walk at a slower pace while mowing. - Raise the cutting height on your mower. - Cut the grass more frequently. 12

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Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and
other debris that the blade could hit.
Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire
from the spark plug, and examine the mower for
damage.
For best performance, install a new blade before the
cutting season begins.
Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro
replacement blade.
Cutting Grass
Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
Do not cut below the 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) setting
unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass
growth begins to slow down. Refer to Adjusting the
Cutting Height.
When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow
at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower;
then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn
appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may
plug and cause the engine to stall.
Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves
tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower
to plug or the engine to stall.
WARNING
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry
conditions.
Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry
conditions, follow all local fire warnings, and keep
the mower free of dry grass and leaf debris.
Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse
the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try
one or more of the following:
Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
Raise the cutting height on your mower.
Cut the grass more frequently.
Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
Set the cutting height on the front wheels one
notch lower than the rear wheels. For example,
set the front wheels at 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) and
the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).
Cutting Leaves
After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to
make more than one pass over the leaves.
If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves
on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two
notches higher than the rear cutting height.
Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does
not cut the leaves finely enough.
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