Stopping The Machine; Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut; Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers - Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to
neutral and move to locked position, disengage the power
take-off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off.
Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to
Setting the Parking Brake (page
the key from the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut is adjusted from 38 to 127 mm (1-1/2 to
5 inch) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by relocating the pin
into different hole locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position
(also the 127 mm (5 inch) cutting height position)
(Figure 18).
1. Height of cut lever
2. To adjust, remove the pin from the height-of-cut
bracket (Figure 18).
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket corresponding
to the height-of-cut desired and, insert the pin
18).
4. Move the lever to the selected height.
17). Remember to remove
Figure 18
2. Pin
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 PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked 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.
3. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the rollers by
removing the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and bolt
(Figure 19
Note: The 2 middle rollers will not have a spacer
(Figure 19
4. Select a hole so the anti-scalp roller is positioned to the
nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired.
5. Install the flange nut bushing, spacer, and bolt. Torque
to 54-61 N-m (40-45 ft-lb)
6. Repeat this adjustment on the other anti-scalp rollers.
1. Anti-scalp roller
(Figure
2. Spacer
3. Bushing
22
or Figure 20).
or Figure 20).
(Figure 19
Figure 19
4. Flange Nut
5. Bolt
or Figure 20).