Toro 74386 Operator's Manual page 28

Figure 32
1. Right baffle
2. Curved washer and knob
6. Install fasteners into the holes in the top of the mower
to prevent flying debris.
WARNING
Open holes in the mower expose you and
others to thrown debris which can cause
severe injury.
• Never operate the mower without hardware
mounted in all holes in the mower housing.
• Install the hardware in the mounting holes
when you remove the mulching baffle.
7. Install the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
8. Lift up the grass deflector. Install two bolts (5/16 x
3/4 inch) to the two holes along the deck cutout.
9. Install the cutoff baffle to the mower deck Figure 33.
Use the two lock nuts (5/16 inch) to secure the baffle
to the mower deck.
Note: The cutoff baffle was shipped with the machine
as a loose part.
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3. Discharge opening
4. Tab (must remain outside
of the mower)
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1. Bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
2. Cutoff baffle
10. Torque the fasteners to 14-18 ft-lb (7-9 N-m).
11. Lower the grass deflector over the discharge opening.
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 Right Baffle 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. Remove the cutoff baffle from the mower deck
(Figure 33).
4. Remove the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
5. Slide the right baffle under the mower deck and secure
it using 2 knobs and curved washers (cupped side
facing the mower) as shown in Figure 31 and Figure 32.
Important: Ensure that the tab on the far right
side of the right baffle is outside of the mower and
is flush with the mower wall.
6. Install the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
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Figure 33
3. Lock nut (5/16 inch)