Adjusting The Flow Baffle Cam Locks; Positioning The Flow Baffle - Toro 74901 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Flow Baffle Cam
Locks
This procedure is applicable only to machines with the
flow-baffle locks. Certain models will have nuts and bolts in
place of the flow-baffle locks and can be adjusted the same.
The mower-discharge flow can be adjusted for different types
of mowing conditions. Position the cam locks and baffle to
give the best quality of cut.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the neutral-locked position,
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. To adjust the cam locks, swing the lever up to loosen
the cam lock (Figure 31).
4. Adjust the baffle and cam locks in the slots to the
desired discharge flow.
5. Swing the lever back over to tighten the baffle and cam
locks (Figure 31).
6. If the cam locks do not lock the baffle into place or it is
too tight, loosen the lever and then rotate the cam lock.
Note: Adjust the cam lock until the desired locking
pressure is achieved.
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Figure 31
1. Unlock lever
2. Rotate the cam lock to
increase or decrease
locking pressure

Positioning the Flow Baffle

The following figures are only recommendations for use.
Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and
the height of the grass.
Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower
ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
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3. Position the baffle
4. Lock lever
Position A
This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this
position is a follows:
•
Short, light grass mowing conditions
•
Dry conditions
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Smaller grass clippings
•
Propels grass clippings farther away from the mower
Position B
Use this position when bagging. Always align it with the
blower opening.
Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for this
position is as follows:
•
Tall, dense grass mowing conditions
•
Wet conditions
•
Lowers the engine-power consumption
•
Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions
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This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS
mower
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Figure 32
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