Operating Instructions; Grass Deflector; Tension Spring Adjustment - Toro 30555 Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

GRASS DEFLECTOR

The grass deflector is a safety device that diverts grass and other
foreign objects being discharged downward. WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND THAT THE DEFLECTOR BE IN ITS NORMAL
OPERATING POSITION WHENEVER THE CUTTING UNIT IS
ENGAGED. NEVER OPERATE THE CUTTING UNIT WITH
THE DEFLECTOR REMOVED FROM THE CUTTING UNIT
OR WITH IT ITED/BLOCKED IN A RAISED POSITION. IF
YOU DO, THE BLADES COULD THEN THROW DEBRIS A
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE PROPERTY. If the
grass deflector is damaged, repair or replace the affected parts.
Note: The deflector is spring loaded into its downward normal
operating position but the operator can temporarily swing it out of
the way to facilitate loading in a trailer or other manuevers.

TENSION SPRING ADJUSTMENT

For best performance, adjust spring tension so cutting unit bounce
on uneven turf is minimal and the deck does not ride heavily over
flat terrain. If scalping occurs or the cut is uneven from side to side,
there may too much weight on the deck and weight may have to be
transferred to the traction unit: i.e., increased spring tension.
By contrast, if too much weight is transferred to the traction unit,
the deck will bounce excessively and the cut will be uneven. If the
cutting unit does not perform properly, adjust as follows:
1. Stop the machine on a level surface, set the parking brake,
fully raise the cutting unit, turn the ignition key to OFF and
remove the key from the switch.
2. Remove the hair pin cotter from clevis pin securing spring end
to spring cover and remove clevis pin. Align the top spring end
hole with the new hole selected in the spring cover, insert the
clevis pin and secure it with the hairpin cotter.
3. Resume operations. If further adjustments are required, repeat
the procedure.
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