Toro Recycler S53VST SmartStow Mode D'emploi page 17

Side-Discharging the
Clippings
Installing the Side-Discharge
Chute
1. Lift up the rear deflector.
Note:
If the grass bag is on the machine,
remove it; refer to
(page 14).
2. Attach the side-discharge chute to the rear of
the machine using the attachment points
14).
Figure 14
Rear deflector removed to show the attachment points
1. Side-discharge chute
3. Allow the rear deflector to rest on the chute.
Removing the Side-Discharge
Chute
1. Lift up the rear deflector.
2. Lift the side-discharge chute off of the
attachment points and remove the chute from
the machine.
3. Close the rear deflector.
Removing the Grass Bag
(Figure
2. Attachment points
Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
•
Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
•
If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, disconnect the wire from the spark
plug, and examine the machine for damage.
•
For best performance, install a new Toro blade
before the cutting season begins or when
necessary.
Cutting Grass
•
Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
Do not cut below 51 mm (2 inches) unless the
grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth
begins to slow down.
•
When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) 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
machine may plug and cause the engine to stall.
•
Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard
and can cause the machine to plug or the engine
to stall. Avoid mowing in wet conditions.
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Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry
conditions, follow all local fire warnings, and keep
the machine 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 1 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 machine.
– Cut the grass more frequently.
– Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
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 a single pass over the leaves.
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