Using The Side Discharge; Operating Tips - Toro 74824 Operator's Manual

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Figure 31
1. Bypass lever decal
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
To Operate the Machine
Move the bypass to the position for pushing the
machine (Figure 31) to engage the wheel motors.
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3. Lever position for pushing
the machine

Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will
cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the blade
control switch (PTO) to the off position,
rotate the ignition key to off and remove the
key.
• Make sure the grass deflector is in the down
position.

Operating Tips

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the fast throttle position. Air is required
to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the
mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be
drawn into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the
cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven
ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is
generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer
than six inches tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice
to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
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