Adjusting The Flow Baffle Cam Locks; Positioning The Flow Baffle - Toro 74933 Operator's Manual

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Adjusting the Flow Baffle Cam
Locks
This procedure is applicable only to machines with the
flow-baffle locks. Certain models have nuts and bolts in place
of the flow-baffle locks and can be adjusted the same.
You can adjust the mower-discharge flow 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
and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off 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
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 27).
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 you obtain the desired
locking pressure.
Figure 26
4. Flange nut
5. Bolt
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NEUTRAL LOCK
27).

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.
Position A
This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this
position is as follows:
•
Short, light grass mowing conditions
•
Dry conditions
•
Smaller grass clippings
position,
•
Propels grass clippings farther away from the mower.
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Figure 27
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