Converting To Side Discharge (For Models With 50 Inch Decks) - Toro 74386 Operator's Manual

Important: Ensure the mower has a hinged grass
deflector that disperses clippings to the side and
down toward the turf, while in side discharge
mode.
Installing the Discharge Cover for
Mulching
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Lift the grass deflector and slide the tabs on top of the
discharge cover under the grass deflector retaining rod.
Rotate the discharge cover down over the opening, and
onto the lower lip of the mower (Figure 30).
1. Discharge cover
2. Cap nut (1/4 inch)
4. Secure the discharge cover to the lower lip of the
mower with two bolts (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) and two cap
nuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 30.
Note: Do not overtighten the nuts; this could distort
the cover and cause blade contact.
Figure 30
3. Bolt (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches)
Converting to Side Discharge
(For Models with 50 Inch
Decks)
The mower deck and mower blades shipped with this machine
were designed for optimum mulching and side discharge
performance.
Removing the Right Baffle for Side
Discharge
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
4. Remove the 2 knobs and curved washers that secure
the right baffle to the mower as shown in Figure 31.
1. Knob
2. Curved washer
5. Remove the right baffle and lower the grass deflector
over the discharge opening as shown in Figure 32 and
Figure 31.
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Figure 31
3. Baffle stud coming through
the mower