Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers - Toro 74871 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 1-1/2 to
4-1/2 inch (38 to 114 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm)
increments by relocating the height-of-cut pin into
different hole locations.
1. Push on the deck lift pedal with your foot and raise
the mower deck to the transport position (also
the 4-1/2 inch (114 mm) cutting height position)
(Figure 28).
2. To adjust, remove the pin from the height-of-cut
bracket (Figure 28).
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut system
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired and,
insert the pin (Figure 28).
4. Push on the deck lift pedal with your foot and raise
the height-of-cut lever slightly to disengage the
transport lock. Lower the deck slowly until the pin
makes contact with the lever.
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Figure 28
1. Deck lift pedal
2. Cut height pin
3. Height-of-cut positions
Using the Lock Positions
The deck can be locked in the highest height-of-cut or
transport position or the lowest height-of-cut position.
To lock the deck in the transport position:
1. Push on the deck lift pedal with your foot and
raise the mower deck to the transport position
(also the 4.5 inch (114 mm) cutting height position)
(Figure 28).
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4. Lock position. lowest
height-of-cut (use only for
deck removal)
5. Lock position. transport
position
2. Remove the pin from the height-of-cut bracket
(Figure 28).
3. Select the lower hole on the lock decal and insert
the pin (Figure 28).
To lock the deck in the lowest height-of-cut
position:
1. Push on the deck lift pedal with your foot and
raise the mower deck to the transport position
(also the 4.5 inch (114 mm) cutting height position)
(Figure 28).
2. Remove the pin from the height-of-cut bracket
(Figure 28).
3. Push on the deck lift pedal with your foot and lower
the mower deck to the lowest position..
4. Select the upper hole on the lock decal and insert
the pin (Figure 28).
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is
recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp
rollers.
1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move
the motion control levers to the neutral lock
position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
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1. Anti-scalp roller
2. Bolt
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Figure 29
3. Flange Nut
4. Hole spacing