Converting To Side Discharge (For Models With 50 Inch Decks) - Toro 74386 Operator's Manual

Installing the Discharge Cover for
Mulching
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Lift the grass deflector and slide the tabs on top
of the discharge cover under the grass deflector
retaining rod. Rotate the discharge cover down over
the opening, and onto the lower lip of the mower
(Figure 28).
Figure 28
1. Discharge cover
2. Cap nut (1/4 inch)
4. Secure the discharge cover to the lower lip of the
mower with two bolts (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) and two
cap nuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 28.
Note: Do not overtighten the nuts; this could
distort the cover and cause blade contact.
3. Bolt (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches)
Converting to Side Discharge
(For Models with 50 Inch
Decks)
The mower deck and mower blades shipped with
this machine were designed for optimum mulching
performance. Side discharge performance can be
improved by replacing the mulching blades with
standard cutting blades obtained from your local
authorized Toro dealer. To maintain optimum mulching
performance, always install the mulching blades that are
shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching
operation.
Removing the Right Baffle for Side
Discharge
Note: If the bagger attachment is added the machine,
standard blades must be installed for proper bagging
function. Contact your local authorized Toro dealer
for the proper part number.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
4. Remove the 2 knobs and curved washers that secure
the right baffle to the mower as shown in Figure 29.
1. Knob
2. Curved washer
5. Remove the right baffle and lower the grass
deflector over the discharge opening as shown in
Figure 30 and Figure 29.
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Figure 29
3. Baffle stud coming through
the mower