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Issue No. 4, February 2002 Information From Toro to Help YOU and YOUR Course
Introducing the New
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Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Operator Training
Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D
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ProCore Operator Video
Quality Design For A Quality Cut
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T.Map Toro Greensmaster Flex 21
Exceeding Expectations
Improve Irrigation Control
6 14 Options & Attachments
Factory Service School
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Toro Debris Blowers
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Education Program Earns An A
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® ® The New Toro Groundsmaster Productivity And A Quality Cut For Demanding Turf oro has done it again! In mower, or it would scalp the edges,” or spins anywhere.” response to superintendents’ Miller says. So, he called Toro. Connell is the superintendent at the Tneeds for more productive “They discussed this new mower, but Columbia Country Club in Columbia, rotaries that help them improve their told me it was still in development,” he South Carolina, a 27-hole private facility quality of cut, T
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4500-D you get a nice even cut. You know, the like it in this size category,” explains Tim the engine down to 2600 rpm results in ground is not totally level out there, but Koch, Toro’s Marketing Manager of a quieter operation,” Koch points out. having this solid roller all the way across, Groundsmaster Products. “It has incredi- Other unique features include a large it’s a lot more uniform.” ble power for a nine-foot machine, with operator platform and easy-to-reach deck 117 foot-pounds of torq
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TM T.Map Software TM Picture This: Improve Irrigation Control With T.Map oro has made irrigation man- click of your mouse. up real-time screens indicating areas in agement easier by making it T.Map’s advanced technology interacts question, and then click on the map Tmore advanced. Building on with the SitePro control system database symbols to adjust sprinkler run times, our history of innovations and leadership to create dynamic graphic displays of engage rain holds, initiate starts and in irri
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run; enter how long you want, and it will improve accuracy. heads are and what you’re running. After automatically turn it on. You don’t need The AutoCAD data is then converted this,” he adds, “you wonder how you to know the satellite station number or into T.Map-shaped files and layered survived with the old system. It’s that any of that, because it looks it up for color-coded images. good.” you.” “What the data conversion does is to At Caves Valley, T.Map does much “It’s just a great, great be
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Factory Service School Toro’s Customer Factory Service Education Program Earns An A+ eing a leader in the equip- ful topics as cutting unit adjustments, “One thing I’ll say,” he adds, “is that ment industry requires more hydraulics, electrical systems, equip- they didn’t run away from someone Bthan great equipment. We ment maintenance, diagnostics and who said, ‘Hey, I have a problem with depend heavily on the people who troubleshooting. something.’ They listen to what the operate and service ou
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TOROfor you Michael Koopman upholds high standards Michael Koopman services almost exclusive- The equipment facility at Old Collier Golf for the quality of his maintenance facility. ly Toro Equipment at Old Collier Golf Club. Club, Naples, Florida. “For a golf school, we would concen- ing is not the goal; behavior change is School is scheduled for September trate on products used on greens and 16–18, 2002. Some of the planned top- the goal, and learning is how we get fairways, and those things o
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Operator Training ® ProCore Operator Video Teaches Proper Techniques hen you don’t do a sides of the aerator. If tine depth is aerating, lower the engine rpm, raise particular job every- changed, recheck the aerator angle the aerator, depress the clutch on Wday, it’s always a good to ensure it is still 4 degrees. the tractor with your foot and stop idea to refresh your skills before Practice using the aerator. Before the PTO. jumping into the task. With that in actually aerating the course, find
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Capacitacin de Operadores En el video vídeo de ProCore se explican las técnicas correctas de operación uando un operador deja de que esté nivelada antes de comenzar la dañarse si las agujas puntas no están tra- hacer un trabajo particular operación. bajando en el césped cuando opera a alta Ctodos los días, es recomend- Ponga especial atención al eje de la velocidad. able que repase lo que sabe de ese trabajo toma de fuerza (PTO). La toma de Use la rueda delantera derecha del antes de volver a r
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® ® TM Toro Greensmaster Flex 21 Exceeding Expectations hen Toro introduced the The flexible cutting unit is separate said it was.” Wilkerson reports. ® TM Greensmaster Flex 21 a from the traction unit so it ensures a His new mowers went right into action Wyear ago, the industry had superior cut and less scalping than any and immediately made a difference. “On never seen a greens mower like it. other mower. This innovative develop- the Super Dwarfs, it was like night and The Flex 21 had been con
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scalping, they’re pleased with the machine’s improved operating and main- tenance features. All controls are easily reachable from the operator position. The clutch and reel engage from hand controls. The reel clutch and the traction clutch have been incorporated into a single multi-function control lever and all controls have been assimilated into the gearbox. Technicians appreciate the Flex 21’s ease of maintenance. No grease zerks means it never has to be greased, and will keep grease off you
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Rotary Mower Tips For Smooth Operation oro’s line of rotary mowers Service Recommendations: will provide excellent quality Tof cut providing they are serv- 4 Check mower blades daily. iced correctly and consistently. Regular 4 Grease gauge wheel pivots daily. scheduled maintenance will reduce prob- lems associated with equipment wear and 4 Grease gauge wheel axle daily. tear and ultimately reduce costly repairs. The following guide- 4 Torque blades every 50 hrs. lines will ensure peak performan
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Technician tips Customer Care Available at www.toro.com/golf Inspecting and Sharpening Rotary Mower Blades Figure 2 otary mowers cut grass by 1. Check the blades to ensure that it is not the blade’s cutting surface bent and has the correct attitude in rela- DO NOT grind bottom of cutting edge. R impacting against the grass tion to the housing and ground surface. This will cause poor quality of cut and demand higher horsepower. stems at a high velocity. To ensure good 2. The blade must be shar
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Options & ® Attachments Toro Debris Blowers An Easy Way To A Cleaner Course oro has a commitment to in the opposite direction. That’s impor- seat with the electric control kit. helping you have a better- tant because it allows you to immediately You know what it’s like to have Tlooking golf course, and some- make additional passes at an area without unwanted leaves, pine needles or other times it means providing you with equip- having to drive all the way back around, natural debris detracting
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Innovation Drives Year of Solid Performance New And Upgraded Products Introduced At GCSAA In Orlando ® id you happen to invest in a with MultiMatrx adjustable flow ted with powered rear roller brushes ® ® TM Toro Greensmaster Flex 21 nozzles and the TruJectory feature. for grass clipping dispersion. Din 2001? How about a n Smart OSMAC–Now give your E- n A new adjustable height-of-cut kit ® Groundsmaster 3500-D? These are two OSMAC and OSMAC RDR narrow- allows for a higher cut—up to 1-3/8 of our
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We Appreciate Your Feedback If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, contact toroadvantage@toro.com or fax 952.887.8693. Send us your ideas for future topics or tell us what you think about this issue. We hope to hear from you soon. Send Address Changes to: Canyon Communications, 1630 S. Stapley Dr., Suite 117, Mesa, AZ 85204 or toroadvantage@toro.com ©2002 The Toro Company, 8111 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 www.toro.com New Services Introducing Toro Financing Enhance
